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Dusclops ex card from the Emerald set
Illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Dusclops ex

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A defensive Psychic ex Pokemon that hides its team's weakness to Darkness.

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What this card does

The Dark Hole ability removes the Darkness weakness for all your Pokemon while Dusclops ex sits on the Bench.

The Shadow Beam attack deals damage equal to twice the number of Energy cards attached to it.

Signature ability

Dark Hole

As long as Dusclops ex is on your Bench, don't apply Darkness Weakness for all of your Pokémon in play.

This card protects your entire team from a specific type of attack. It allows you to play more aggressively because your Pokemon do not take extra damage from Darkness types.

Attacks

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Shadow Beam

Put 2 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon for each Energy attached to Dusclops ex.

Abilities

Poke-BODYDark Hole

As long as Dusclops ex is on your Bench, don't apply Darkness Weakness for all of your Pokémon in play.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that need protection against common Darkness attackers. It works well in Psychic themed decks that rely on bench support.

Strengths
  • Bench protection
  • High damage potential
  • Psychic type teamwork
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Darkness attacks
  • Requires Energy attachment
  • Prestigious target for prizes
Pro tip

Keep Dusclops ex on the Bench to keep your active Pokemon safe from Darkness weakness.

From the Pokédex

Dusclops is known for appearing in places with cold winds and dragging people into darkness.

Note for the parent

Remember that if this card is knocked out your opponent gets two prize cards instead of one.

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