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Cards/Butterfree V
Butterfree V card from the Darkness Ablaze set
Illustration by Saki Hayashiro. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Butterfree V

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A sturdy grass-type fighter that disrupts the opponent's active Pokemon with status conditions.

Grass190 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It uses Dizzying Poison to Confuse and Poison the opponent's Active Pokemon.

It uses Blasting Wind to deal 130 damage when supported by two Grass Energy cards.

Signature attack

Blasting Wind

No game text. (130 damage)

The key feature of this card is its ability to apply both Confusion and Poison status conditions in a single turn. This forces your child's opponent to manage multiple penalties, which can disrupt their strategy and make it harder for them to win.

Attacks

G
Dizzying Poison

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.

GGC
Blasting Wind130

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that focus on Grass-type Pokemon and energy acceleration. It pairs effectively with cards that benefit from or protect against status conditions.

Strengths
  • Double status effect
  • High damage output
  • Basic Pokemon speed
Watch out for
  • Fire weakness
  • Energy cost
  • Confusion risk
Pro tip

Use Dizzying Poison early to disrupt the opponent's setup before they can attack effectively.

From the Pokédex

Butterfree is known for its beautiful wings and powerful poison dust that it uses to defend itself.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that the opponent must discard a coin flip each turn if Confused, which can be frustrating for them but helpful for you.

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