Bastiodon
A sturdy defender that protects your team from weaker attacks while on the bench.
What this card does
Bastiodon has 160 HP and costs two Metal energy plus one Colorless energy to attack for 160 damage.
It cannot be damaged by opponents whose Pokémon have two or fewer energy cards attached, provided Bastiodon is resting on your Bench.
Ancient Bulwark
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to each of your Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon that have 2 or less Energy attached.
The Ancient Bulwark ability acts as a shield for your other Pokemon. It stops all damage from weaker enemy attacks as long as this card stays safely out of play.
Attacks
Abilities
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to each of your Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon that have 2 or less Energy attached.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that rely on Metal energy and aim to stall the game. It works well when you have many weak attackers to block or strong attackers to protect.
- •High health pool
- •Bench protection
- •Strong single hit
- •Fire weakness
- •Requires specific energy
- •Bench only effect
Keep Bastiodon on the Bench to block damage, then switch it to attack for a full 160 points when needed.
Bastiodon is known as a defensive Pokemon that protects its herd with its massive horns and sturdy body.
Remind your child that Bastiodon must be on the Bench to provide protection, not in the Active spot.
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