Buzzwole-GX
Rotated OutA heavy hitting Fighting type that deals massive damage based on how close you are to winning.
What this card does
Buzzwole-GX has 190 HP and costs Fighting energy to play.
It can use Jet Punch to deal 30 damage to a Benched Pokemon without applying Weakness or Resistance.
It can use Knuckle Impact for 160 damage but cannot attack the next turn.
Knuckle Impact
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn. (160 damage)
The key feature is Absorption-GX which scales its damage based on your remaining Prize cards. This means the closer you are to winning the game the more damage this attack will deal.
Attacks
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
This attack does 40 damage for each of your remaining Prize cards. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that aim to take multiple Prizes quickly. It works best in Fighting type strategies that can support its high energy cost.
- •High damage potential
- •Shiny rare artwork
- •Targets Benched Pokemon
- •Weak to Psychic types
- •Cannot attack after Knuckle Impact
- •One GX limit per game
Use Jet Punch to chip away at weaker Pokemon on the bench before committing to a big attack.
Buzzwole is known for its incredibly thick skin and muscular body which it uses to punch through obstacles.
Remind your child they can only use one GX attack per entire game so they should save it for a crucial moment.
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