Bastiodon GL
Rotated OutA sturdy defensive Pokémon that forces opponents to change their target.
What this card does
Bounce Back costs two energy and makes the opponent switch their active Pokémon with one from their bench.
Smack Attack costs three energy and deals 60 damage while removing a damage counter from itself.
Smack Attack
Remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon GL. (60 damage)
Bastiodon GL uses its Bounce Back attack to disrupt the opponent's strategy by forcing them to bring out a different Pokémon. This is useful because it can move the fight away from your weaker Pokémon or towards one that is easier to defeat.
Attacks
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon GL.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits well in Metal type decks that focus on controlling the pace of the game. It works best when paired with cards that benefit from having a stable active Pokémon for longer turns.
- •Defensive control
- •Self-healing attack
- •Disruptive ability
- •Fire weakness
- •High energy cost for damage
- •Low HP total
Use Bounce Back to force the opponent to play a Pokémon they do not want to use, especially if it has a dangerous attack.
Bastiodon is known for its large horns and hard head that can withstand powerful blows.
Remind your child that switching the opponent's Pokémon can be a powerful way to avoid damage or target a weaker foe, but it uses up their turn.
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