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Blacephalon ex card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Blacephalon ex

A high risk fire attacker that deals big damage by sacrificing its own energy.

Fire140 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It can burn the opponent's active Pokemon with a single fire energy cost.

It deals 140 damage but requires you to discard three fire energy cards from itself.

Signature attack

Pop-Punk

Discard 3 {R} Energy from this Pokémon. (140 damage)

The Pop-Punk attack lets Blacephalon deal massive damage instantly. However it forces you to remove all its fuel so it cannot attack again next turn.

Attacks

F
Singe

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.

FFF
Pop-Punk140

Discard 3 {R} Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that want to win quickly before the opponent can react.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Burn status effect
  • Basic Pokemon speed
Watch out for
  • Leaves the Pokemon empty
  • Takes two prize cards if knocked out
Pro tip

Use Singe to weaken the opponent first then switch Blacephalon out before it runs out of energy.

From the Pokédex

Blacephalon is known for its explosive fireworks displays that light up the night sky.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this attack is like spending all their money on one big treat instead of saving for later.

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