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Cards/Arbok
Arbok card from the Temporal Forces set
Illustration by OKUBO. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Arbok

Arbok can deal a double whammy with its poison and burn effects.

Darkness130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Panic Poison makes the opponent's Active Pokémon Burned, Confused, and Poisoned.

Darkness Fang deals 70 damage without any additional effects.

Signature attack

Darkness Fang

No game text. (70 damage)

Arbok is a powerful attacker that can both burn and poison your opponent's Active Pokémon, making it harder for them to use effectively in battle.

Attacks

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Panic Poison

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned, Confused, and Poisoned.

DD
Darkness Fang70

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well into decks focused on Darkness-type strategies or those looking to set up multiple debuffs on the opponent's Active Pokémon.

Strengths
  • Effective debuff attack
  • Good Darkness-type support
Watch out for
  • Limited additional effects
  • Weak against Fighting types
Pro tip

Use Panic Poison to set up multiple negative conditions before switching out your Arbok for another Darkness-type Pokémon.

From the Pokédex

Arbok can grow up to 3 meters in length, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield.

Note for the parent

Arbok is a strong choice if you're building a deck that relies on setting up multiple negative conditions for your opponent's Pokémon.

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