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Dark Bell card from the Pitch Black set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Item

Dark Bell

A trainer card that confuses both active Pokemon.

ItemBeginner to play

What this card does

The player uses this item to affect the battle.

Both active Pokemon become confused immediately.

What it does

Dark Bell

Both Active non-{D} Pokémon are now Confused.

This card forces confusion on every Pokemon currently in the active spot. Confusion makes a Pokemon likely to hurt itself instead of attacking, which can disrupt an opponent's strategy.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that want to control the pace of the game or stop aggressive attackers.

Strengths
  • •Disrupts opponents
  • •Unpredictable outcomes
  • •Quick effect
Watch out for
  • •Hurts own Pokemon
  • •Requires active slot
  • •Random results
Pro tip

Use this when your opponent has a powerful attacker that is about to deal heavy damage.

Good to know

Dark Bell is known for its eerie chimes that are said to confuse those who hear them.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this card affects both sides if they have an active Pokemon too.

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