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Cards/Buneary
Buneary card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by tono. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Buneary

Quickly switch places in battle.

Colorless70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Switch Buneary with a Bench Pokémon to shake up the opponent's strategy.

No extra effect when using Kick, just a straightforward 20 damage.

Signature attack

Kick

No game text. (20 damage)

Buneary can be used to defend by switching out of harm's way or to surprise your opponent with a new attack. Its common weakness to Fighting-type attacks means it needs careful placement in the deck.

Attacks

C
Run Around

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

CC
Kick20

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that need flexibility and quick responses, such as those relying on speed and defense switching.

Strengths
  • Flexible switching
  • Common availability
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fighting
  • Limited attack power
Pro tip

Use Run Around before a critical move or during an opponent's turn to maximize its impact.

From the Pokédex

Buneary bounces around in fields, often getting lost among tall grass.

Note for the parent

Buneary is versatile but can be risky if not used wisely; keep an eye on your Bench when playing with this card.

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