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Cards/Blowtorch
Blowtorch card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Blowtorch

Discard an energy to weaken your opponent's Pokémon

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

Discards a Basic Fire Energy from your hand.

Allows you to discard one of the opponent's items or Stadium card.

What it does

Blowtorch

You can use this card only if you discard a Basic Fire Energy card from your hand. Discard a Pokémon Tool or Special Energy card from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon, or discard a Stadium in play.

Blowtorch is a powerful item that forces your opponent to remove useful cards, weakening their strategy and giving you an edge in play.

Which deck it belongs in

Best used in decks focused on removing opponent's resources. Fits well with Fire-type strategies.

Strengths
  • Removes opponent's items
  • Flexible discard option
Watch out for
  • Requires Basic Fire Energy in hand
  • Reduces your own hand size
Pro tip

Use Blowtorch when you have multiple Basic Fire Energies to maximize its effect.

Good to know

Blowtorch is a rare item that can turn the tide of battle by removing crucial items from your opponent's Pokémon.

Note for the parent

This card can be tricky as it requires discarding an energy from your hand, so ensure you have enough to spare.

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