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Dedenne ex card from the Paldea Evolved set
Illustration by aky CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Dedenne ex

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A high risk Psychic type that moves damage around the battlefield.

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What this card does

Tail Swap lets you move all damage counters from a benched Pokemon to your opponent's active Pokemon.

Wondrous Shot deals 170 damage but requires discarding an energy card from Dedenne ex.

Signature attack

Wondrous Shot

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. (170 damage)

The Tail Swap attack is unique because it does not deal direct damage. Instead it transfers existing damage from one of your benched Pokemon to the opponent's active Pokemon.

Attacks

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Tail Swap

Move all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

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Wondrous Shot170

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits into decks that focus on trapping or damaging their own Pokemon for strategic gain. It works best when you have a plan to protect Dedenne ex from being knocked out.

Strengths
  • Unique damage transfer
  • High attack power
  • Strategic depth
Watch out for
  • Double prize penalty
  • Metal weakness
  • Energy heavy attacks
Pro tip

Use Tail Swap to finish off a weakened active Pokemon without using up your own energy resources.

From the Pokédex

Dedenne has electric sacs on its cheeks that produce a sweet tasting electricity.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that losing this card costs two prize cards so they should play it carefully.

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