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Cards/Cyrus
Cyrus card from the Space-Time Smackdown set
Illustration by akagi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Cyrus

A powerful supporter card that forces a damaged enemy Pokemon into battle.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

Cyrus is a Trainer card you play during your turn.

It allows you to choose one of your opponent's Benched Pokemon that has damage on it.

You then switch that chosen Pokemon to the Active Spot.

What it does

Cyrus

Switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it to the Active Spot.

This card forces a weakened enemy Pokemon to fight. It matters because it lets you target specific targets for big attacks or set up future wins.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that focus on dealing heavy damage quickly. It works well when your opponent has several damaged Pokemon waiting on the bench.

Strengths
  • Forces weak targets
  • Disrupts strategy
  • Enables big attacks
Watch out for
  • Requires damaged target
  • One time use per game
  • Depends on opponent's setup
Pro tip

Check the Benched Pokemon for damage counters before playing this card to ensure it is legal.

Good to know

Cyrus is a mysterious leader who seeks to create a new world in the Pokemon lore.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only use this if the opponent's Benched Pokemon already has damage counters on it.

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