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Cyclone Energy card from the Stormfront set
Illustration by Takumi Akabane. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Special Energy

Cyclone Energy

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A special energy card that forces a swap in battle.

Special EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

Cyclone Energy provides one Colorless Energy to power attacks.

When you attach it from your hand, you may switch your Active Pokémon with one of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.

The opponent decides which of their Benched Pokémon is switched.

What it does

Cyclone Energy

Cyclone Energy provides Colorless Energy. When you attach this card from your hand to your Active Pokémon, switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Benched Pokémon to switch.

This card allows you to change the active fighter during your turn. It matters because you can force a weak or tired opposing Pokémon into battle while hiding your own valuable Pokémon on the bench.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on switching strategies to avoid damage or status conditions. It works well in decks where having the right Pokémon active is more important than raw attack power.

Strengths
  • Forces opponent mistakes
  • Protects valuable Pokémon
  • Provides Colorless energy
Watch out for
  • Opponent chooses the swap target
  • Only one Energy provided
  • Requires hand space
Pro tip

Use this when your opponent has a powerful Benched Pokémon you want to remove from play, or when your Active Pokémon is in danger.

Good to know

Cyclones are rapidly rotating columns of air that can lift objects and cause significant destruction.

Note for the parent

Explain that your child can choose which of their opponent's Pokémon comes forward, adding a layer of strategy beyond just dealing damage.

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