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Cards/Carnivine
Carnivine card from the Chaos Rising set
Illustration by Heisuke Kitazawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Carnivine

A sturdy grass-type with a powerful bite

Grass110 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Deals 80 damage and can do an extra 80 if the opponent's Active Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.

Weak to Fire attacks.

Signature attack

Chomp Whole

If your opponent's Active Pokémon has no Retreat Cost, this attack does 80 more damage. (80+ damage)

Carnivine is strong against non-retreating foes, making it a reliable choice for grinding out damage in key battles.

Attacks

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Chomp Whole80+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon has no Retreat Cost, this attack does 80 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in grass-type decks or as a support card in mixed strategies due to its versatile attack and common rarity.

Strengths
  • Versatile attack
  • Common rarity
  • Effective against non-retreating Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire attacks
  • Needs setup to be fully effective
Pro tip

Pair Carnivine with a Fire-type Pokémon or Energy card to keep it off-balance.

From the Pokédex

Carnivine can grow up to 2 meters tall and uses its leaves to catch insects for food.

Note for the parent

This card can be very effective if your child's opponent is not prepared for the extra 80 damage on certain turns.

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