Dark Gyarados
Rotated OutA risky Dark Gyarados that punishes opponents for knocking it out.
What this card does
The Final Beam ability deals damage to the opponent if this Pokemon is knocked out, based on how many Water Energy cards are attached.
Ice Beam is an attack that can Paralyze the opposing Pokemon, stopping them from moving next turn.
Final Beam
When Dark Gyarados is Knocked Out by an attack, flip a coin. If heads, this power does 20 damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Gyarados to the Pokémon that Knocked Out Dark Gyarados. Apply Weakness and Resistance. This power doesn't work if Dark Gyarados is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
The key feature is the Final Beam ability. It activates only when Dark Gyarados is defeated and deals extra damage depending on your setup. This creates a scary threat for the opponent because they must be careful about attacking it.
Attacks
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Abilities
When Dark Gyarados is Knocked Out by an attack, flip a coin. If heads, this power does 20 damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Gyarados to the Pokémon that Knocked Out Dark Gyarados. Apply Weakness and Resistance. This power doesn't work if Dark Gyarados is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus heavily on attaching Water Energy cards quickly. It works well in strategies where you expect to lose this Pokemon but want to deal damage in return.
- •Retaliation damage
- •Paralysis effect
- •Classic rarity
- •Low HP of 70
- •Weak to Grass attacks
- •Inactive if statused
Attach as many Water Energy cards as possible before your opponent can knock out this Pokemon to maximise the Final Beam damage.
Gyarados is known for being extremely violent and destructive, which fits its Dark type theme in this card.
Explain to your child that knocking out this Pokemon is a double-edged sword because it might hurt their opponent just as much.
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