Bouffalant
Defend and Counterattack
What this card does
Deals heavy damage with Smashing Headbutt but can also set up by putting damage counters on the opponent's Pokémon.
Weak to Fighting-type attacks, so be cautious in battles against such Pokémon.
Smashing Headbutt
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. (150 damage)
Bouffalant is a versatile Basic Pokémon that can deal significant damage while setting up counterattacks. Its ability makes it useful for both offense and defense, but its weakness to Fighting means you need to be careful.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in balanced decks that need both offensive power and defensive setup options.
- •Versatile
- •High damage output
- •Setup ability
- •Weak to Fighting
- •Energy-intensive attacks
Use Bouffalant's Smashing Headbutt when your opponent has low Energy, as it can quickly reduce their options.
Bouffalant uses its thick horns for both fighting and protection.
Keep an eye on when your child uses Bouffalant's Smashing Headbutt as it can quickly drain Energy from their Pokémon.
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