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Farigiraf ex card from the Temporal Forces set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Farigiraf ex

Farigiraf ex is a powerful defensive card with strong attack capabilities.

Darkness260 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Prevents damage from Basic Pokémon attacks, both yours and your opponent's.

Can deal 190 total damage in one turn if used effectively.

Signature ability

Armor Tail

Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Basic Pokémon ex.

Farigiraf ex acts as a formidable shield while also packing a powerful attack that can take out key opponents' Pokémon. Its ability to prevent all damage makes it invaluable for protecting your other cards.

Attacks

PCC
Dirty Beam160

This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Abilities

AbilityArmor Tail

Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Basic Pokémon ex.

Which deck it belongs in

Perfect for defensive decks where you want strong protection and occasional offensive bursts.

Strengths
  • Strong defense against Basic Pokémon
  • High HP and attack power
  • Versatile with its Tera ability
Watch out for
  • Weakness to Grass-type attacks
  • Limited bench space for your deck
Pro tip

Use Farigiraf ex's Dirty Beam attack as a setup move to weaken opponent's Benched Pokémon before switching in another card.

From the Pokédex

Farigiraf ex has an incredibly long tail that it uses to communicate with other giraffes over great distances.

Note for the parent

Farigiraf ex is a card to consider if you're building a deck that needs both solid defense and potent attacks.

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