Ethan's Magcargo
Ethan's Magcargo can retreat without cost if it has no Energy.
What this card does
Discards up to 5 Fire Energy cards from itself to deal 70 damage per card discarded.
Has a special ability that allows free retreats when it has no Energy attached.
Melt Away
If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
Ethan's Magcargo can retreat without any cost, making it easier to manage your strategy. Its Lava Burst attack deals significant damage by discarding Fire Energy cards from itself.
Attacks
Discard up to 5 Fire Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Abilities
If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
Which deck it belongs in
Fits well in decks that rely on Fire Energy and need flexible retreat options.
- •Flexible retreat
- •High damage attack
- •No Retreat Cost when no Energy attached
- •Discarding Energy cards can be costly if not managed carefully
- •Weak against Water types
Use Lava Burst to clean up excess Fire Energy and deal damage at the same time.
Magcargo is known for its ability to withstand extreme heat, making it a formidable opponent in battle.
This card is useful for managing Energy and can be a strategic asset in certain situations.
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