Arbok ex
Rotated OutA heavy hitting Darkness type that controls the board and drains resources.
What this card does
Bind Down stops the opponent's Pokémon from retreating for a turn.
Menacing Fangs deals 150 damage but forces the opponent to discard two cards.
Menacing Fangs
Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand. (150 damage)
The Bind Down attack is key because it locks the opposing Pokémon in place. This prevents them from swapping out for a weaker target or setting up, giving you time to build your own advantage.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that want to wear down the opponent's hand quickly. It works well with other Darkness types that can protect it while it attacks.
- •Hand disruption
- •Retreat prevention
- •High damage output
- •Fighting weakness
- •Two prize penalty
- •High energy cost
Use Bind Down early to trap a valuable Pokémon before it can use its own powerful attacks.
Arbok is known for its beautiful body patterns and can paralyse foes with its fangs.
Remind your child that knocking out an ex Pokémon gives the winner two prize cards, so this powerful card is also a high risk if it gets defeated.
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