Detective Pikachu
Rotated OutA rare Basic Pokemon that lets you peek at your opponent's hand.
What this card does
The Scout attack costs one Lightning Energy and forces the opponent to show their cards.
The Surprise Attack deals 80 damage but requires a coin flip that can result in no damage if it lands on tails.
Surprise Attack
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. (80 damage)
The key feature is the Scout ability which gives you full information about what your opponent holds. This allows you to plan your moves carefully while keeping their options hidden from them.
Attacks
Your opponent reveals their hand.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that rely on Lightning Energy and value strategic knowledge over raw power. It works well in competitive play where knowing an opponent's hand prevents surprise attacks.
- •Information gathering
- •Rare status
- •Basic Pokemon
- •Fighting weakness
- •Coin flip risk
- •High energy cost
Use Scout to check if your opponent has a Fighting type card before attacking.
Detective Pikachu is known for solving mysteries alongside his trainer Tim Goodman.
The coin flip mechanic means even strong players can have bad luck with damage output.
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