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Cards/Ambipom
Ambipom card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by Shigenori Negishi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Ambipom

Ambipom packs a punch with its powerful attack.

Colorless110 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Slap deals 50 damage without extra effects.

Dual Tail discards 2 Energy and deals 60 damage to two of the opponent's Pokémon.

Signature attack

Slap

No game text. (50 damage)

Dual Tail is a powerful move that can significantly impact your opponent's health, making Ambipom a formidable attacker in battle.

Attacks

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Slap50
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Dual Tail

Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon, and this attack does 60 damage to each of 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

Ambipom works well in decks focused on quick Energy removal and heavy damage output.

Strengths
  • High base HP
  • Versatile attack options
  • Strong against Fighting-type Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Expensive for Dual Tail
  • Weakness to Fighting
Pro tip

Use Slap to set up for a more devastating Dual Tail later in the game.

From the Pokédex

Ambipom is known for its agile movements and sharp claws, making it a quick and dangerous opponent.

Note for the parent

Make sure to manage your Energy carefully when using Dual Tail; it's very effective but costly.

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