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Ethan's Cyndaquil card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Susumu Maeya. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Ethan's Cyndaquil

A basic fire starter with a simple but resource-heavy attack.

Fire70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It deals 30 damage when you discard one Energy card from it.

It has 70 Hit Points and is weak to Water type attacks.

Signature attack

Ember

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. (30 damage)

The Ember attack costs an Energy card to use, meaning the Pokémon loses its fuel after striking. This makes it a short-term attacker that needs careful management of resources.

Attacks

F
Ember30

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits into Fire type decks that can easily replace discarded Energy cards quickly.

Strengths
  • Basic stage
  • Fire type teamwork
  • Common rarity
Watch out for
  • Weak to Water
  • Self-damaging cost
Pro tip

Use this card early in the game when Energy is plentiful, but be ready to switch it out if you run low.

From the Pokédex

Cyndaquil keeps a flame burning on its back to stay warm and signal its mood.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using this attack empties the card's energy, so they must have a plan to attach new Energy next turn.

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