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Cards/Arctovish
Arctovish card from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set
Illustration by Masakazu Fukuda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Arctovish

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A sturdy Water-type with strong defensive and sleep-inducing attacks.

Water150 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Hard Face reduces incoming damage by 60 for one turn.

Cold Breath puts the opponent's Active Pokémon to sleep.

Signature attack

Cold Breath

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep. (130 damage)

The Hard Face attack makes Arctovish very hard to knock out because it absorbs a large chunk of damage. This allows you to survive longer and set up your next move safely.

Attacks

WCC
Hard Face90

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 60 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

WCCC
Cold Breath130

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on survival and controlling the opponent's pace. It works well with other Water-type Pokémon that need time to power up.

Strengths
  • High damage reduction
  • Sleep effect
  • 150 HP
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning
  • Requires many Energy
Pro tip

Use Hard Face when you expect a big hit to keep Arctovish in play.

From the Pokédex

Arctovish is a Fossil Pokémon that resembles a fish with ice-like patterns on its body.

Note for the parent

Check if your child has enough Energy cards to pay for the four Energy required for the Cold Breath attack.

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