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Cynthia's Garchomp ex card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon ex

Cynthia's Garchomp ex

Corkscrew Dive and Draconic Buster make Cynthia's Garchomp a versatile Stage 2.

Fighting330 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Corkscrew Dive lets you draw cards until you have 6 in your hand, giving you more options during the turn.

Draconic Buster discards all Energy from this Pokémon to deal massive damage.

Signature attack

Draconic Buster

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. (260 damage)

Cynthia's Garchomp can quickly build a strong hand with Corkscrew Dive and then unleash powerful attacks like Draconic Buster. Its ability to discard Energy for damage makes it a flexible choice in many decks.

Attacks

F
Corkscrew Dive100

You may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

FF
Draconic Buster260

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in both control and offensive decks due to its versatile attacks and card draw potential.

Strengths
  • Versatile with Corkscrew Dive
  • High damage with Draconic Buster
  • Flexible Energy discard
Watch out for
  • Discarding all Energy can be risky if not needed for an attack
  • Dependent on having enough Fighting Energy
Pro tip

Use Corkscrew Dive early to build a strong hand before using Draconic Buster.

From the Pokédex

Garchomp is known for its powerful bite, which it uses to break through even the toughest defenses.

Note for the parent

Cynthia's Garchomp can be tricky because of the card draw, so keep an eye on your child's hand size during games.

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