Dark Crobat
Rotated OutA versatile attacker that damages the whole board while healing itself.
What this card does
It can poison an opponent's active Pokemon using its Black Beam ability.
Its Dark Drain attack deals 10 damage to all opposing Pokemon and removes damage counters from itself.
Its Skill Dive attack deals 30 damage to a single target.
Black Beam
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Crobat is your Active Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Dark Crobat is affected by a Special Condition.
The Dark Drain attack is the key feature because it hits every opponent's Pokemon at once. It also heals Dark Crobat by removing damage counters equal to the number of opposing Pokemon in play.
Attacks
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Remove from Dark Crobat a number of damage counters equal to the number of your opponent's Pokémon in play.
Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Abilities
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Crobat is your Active Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Dark Crobat is affected by a Special Condition.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that want to apply pressure across the entire board rather than focusing on one target. It works well in teams that can protect it from Special Conditions to keep its ability active.
- •Board-wide damage
- •Self-healing capability
- •Poison status effect
- •Lightning weakness
- •Requires two energy types
- •Incapable of using ability while sick
Use Dark Drain when the opponent has many Pokemon on their bench to maximise both damage and healing.
Crobat is known for its incredible speed and can fly silently without flapping its wings.
Remind your child that Dark Crobat cannot use its Black Beam ability if it is already poisoned or paralyzed.
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