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Cards/Arven's Maschiff
Arven's Maschiff card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Mina Nakai. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Arven's Maschiff

A basic Darkness type Pokemon with simple attacks and low health.

Darkness70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 70 hit points which is quite low for a Basic Pokemon.

It can use Stampede to deal 10 damage using one Colorless energy.

It can use Confront to deal 50 damage using three Colorless energies.

Signature attack

Confront

No game text. (50 damage)

The card offers two straightforward attacks that rely purely on dealing damage without any extra effects. This makes it easy for a child to understand and play quickly during a game.

Attacks

C
Stampede10
CCC
Confront50

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a simple Darkness deck that focuses on basic Pokemon. It works best when paired with cards that can protect it from Grass type weaknesses.

Strengths
  • Simple rules
  • Low cost attack
  • Basic status
Watch out for
  • Grass weakness
  • Low health
  • No extra effects
Pro tip

Use Stampede early in the game to apply pressure while you build up energy for Confront.

From the Pokédex

Maschiff is known for its aggressive nature and strong bite.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this Pokemon is fragile and should be protected by other cards or energy acceleration.

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