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Archaludon ex card from the Surging Sparks set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Archaludon ex

Flexible and tough, Archaludon ex can adapt to different strategies.

Metal300 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Attach up to two Metal Energy from your discard pile to any Metal Pokémon during evolution.

Temporarily removes a weakness for the next turn if this Pokémon is used as an attack.

Signature ability

Assemble Alloy

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards from your discard pile to your Metal Pokémon in any way you like.

Archaludon ex's ability allows you to boost your team with extra Metal Energy, and its Attack makes it harder for opponents to deal damage in their next turn.

Attacks

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Metal Defender220

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.

Abilities

AbilityAssemble Alloy

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may attach up to 2 Basic Metal Energy cards from your discard pile to your Metal Pokémon in any way you like.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in Metal-based decks that can use additional Metal Energy or need a strategy to counter Fire Pokémon weaknesses.

Strengths
  • Flexible energy attachment
  • Temporary weakness removal
  • Strong attack
Watch out for
  • Depends on having Metal Energy in discard pile
  • Knocked Out means opponent takes 2 Prize cards
Pro tip

Always try to keep Metal Energy in your discard pile for Archaludon ex's ability.

From the Pokédex

Archaludon ex is known for its resilience and adaptability, making it a formidable foe on the battlefield.

Note for the parent

Archaludon ex is versatile and can be used in various strategies, making it a valuable addition to your child's collection.

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