Chandelure VMAX
Rotated OutA powerful Fire type that disrupts the opponent by hiding their resources.
What this card does
The Cursed Shimmer ability stops your opponent from playing any Pokémon Tool cards while this card is active.
The Max Poltergeist attack reveals the opponent's hand and deals 70 damage for every Trainer card found there.
Cursed Shimmer
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent can't play any Pokémon Tool cards from their hand.
This card forces the opponent to show their hand, which can be very stressful for a child who relies on surprise moves. The more Trainer cards they hold, the more damage this attack does, making it a strong finisher.
Attacks
Your opponent reveals their hand. This attack does 70 damage for each Trainer card you find there.
Abilities
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent can't play any Pokémon Tool cards from their hand.
Which deck it belongs in
It suits decks that want to control the game by limiting what the opponent can do with tools. It works well in strategies that aim to deal heavy damage quickly.
- •High damage potential
- •Disrupts opponent's strategy
- •Strong presence on the bench
- •Weak to Water types
- •Requires specific energy costs
- •Hand reveal can backfire if you have no Trainers
Use Cursed Shimmer early to stop your opponent from using tools that might save their Pokémon.
Chandelure is known for trapping people in flames and making them disappear.
Help your child remember to check the opponent's hand before attacking so they know exactly how much damage they will deal.
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