Espathra ex
Rotated OutA powerful Grass-type attacker that grows stronger as the battle goes on.
What this card does
It uses an ability to make your opponent pay extra energy for their attacks.
It launches a Psychic attack that deals more damage when both Pokemon have lots of energy attached.
Dazzling Gaze
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, attacks used by your opponent's Active Pokémon cost {C} more.
The Dazzling Gaze ability forces the opposing player to spend one extra colourless energy for every attack they use. This slows down their strategy and gives you time to build up your own attacks.
Attacks
This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to both Active Pokémon.
Abilities
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, attacks used by your opponent's Active Pokémon cost {C} more.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits best in a deck that focuses on attaching lots of energy quickly. It works well alongside other Grass or Psychic types that can support its growth.
- •High damage potential
- •Defensive disruption
- •Strong late game
- •Loses two prizes on defeat
- •Weak to Fire attacks
Try to attach energy to both your active Pokemon and the opponent's active Pokemon to maximise the damage of Psy Ball.
Espathra is known for its large head which houses a complex brain that allows it to analyse situations with great speed.
Remember that because it is an ex Pokemon, if it is knocked out your child will lose two prize cards instead of one.
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