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Cards/Bonsly
Bonsly card from the Obsidian Flames set
Illustration by Mizue. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Bonsly

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A fragile Bonsly that confuses opponents without using energy.

Fighting30 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Bonsly has 30 HP and is a Fighting type Basic Pokemon.

It uses the Blubbering attack to deal 10 damage.

The attack also makes the opponent's Active Pokemon Confused.

Signature attack

Blubbering

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. (10 damage)

The key feature of this card is its ability to confuse the opposing Pokemon for free. This means the opponent may hurt themselves on their next turn instead of attacking you.

Attacks

No Energy
Blubbering10

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on status conditions rather than high damage. It works well in strategies that want to disrupt the opponent's flow early in the game.

Strengths
  • Free confusion
  • No energy cost
  • Disruptive effect
Watch out for
  • Very low HP
  • Weak to Grass types
  • Limited damage output
Pro tip

Use Bonsly early in the game to confuse the opponent before they can set up their stronger Pokemon.

From the Pokédex

Bonsly is known for its clumsy and gluttonous nature, which fits perfectly with its Blubbering attack.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that Confusion is a helpful effect because it limits what their opponent can do.

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