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Dragonium Z: Dragon Claw card from the Cosmic Eclipse set
Illustration by aky CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Dragonium Z: Dragon Claw

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A tool that turns discarded energy into a powerful dragon claw strike.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

This Trainer card attaches to a Pokémon and gives it the Dragon Claw attack.

The attack costs three Colorless energy cards to use.

When used, you discard all basic Energy attached to the Pokémon.

What it does

Dragonium Z: Dragon Claw

If the Pokémon this card is attached to has the Dragon Claw attack, it can use the GX attack on this card. (You still need the necessary Energy to use this attack.)

This card allows a player to sacrifice their current energy resources for a massive burst of damage. It matters because it lets a single attack deal hundreds of points if enough energy was attached beforehand.

Attacks

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Destructive Drake GX80×

Discard all basic Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage for each card you discarded in this way. (you can't use mote than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

It suits aggressive decks that build up many energy cards quickly before launching a final blow. It works best with Pokémon that can survive the turn after losing all their energy.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Sudden power spike
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Leaves Pokemon vulnerable
  • One GX per game limit
  • Requires setup time
Pro tip

Attach as much energy as possible before using this attack to maximise the damage output.

Good to know

Dragonium Z is a special item that amplifies the power of Dragon type moves.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using this attack leaves their Pokemon without energy for the next turn, so they must plan carefully.

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