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Cynthia's Roselia card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by nisimono. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Cynthia's Roselia

A basic Grass Pokemon with a simple two-hit attack.

Grass70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

This card has 70 hit points and requires one Grass energy to play.

It can use Spike Sting to deal 20 damage for just one colorless energy.

Signature attack

Spike Sting

No game text. (20 damage)

The Spike Sting attack is very straightforward because it costs only a single colourless energy. This makes it an easy way to chip away at an opponent's Pokemon without needing complex setups.

Attacks

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Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in decks that focus on playing many basic Grass Pokemon quickly. It works best when the goal is steady, low-cost damage rather than powerful finishing moves.

Strengths
  • Low energy cost
  • Simple mechanics
  • Basic type
Watch out for
  • Fire weakness
  • Low damage output
  • No extra effects
Pro tip

Use this card early in the game to apply pressure before your opponent can build a strong defence.

From the Pokédex

Roselia is known for its sweet scent and thorny stems that it uses to protect itself from predators.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to ensure they have enough colourless energy cards to activate this attack regularly.

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