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Cards/Flapple V
Flapple V card from the Battle Styles set
Illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Flapple V

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A sturdy Grass-type attacker that weakens enemy attacks for a turn.

Grass190 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Sour Spit adds two Colorless energy costs to the opponent's next turn attacks.

Wing Attack deals 120 damage with one Grass and two Colorless energy.

Signature attack

Wing Attack

No game text. (120 damage)

Sour Spit is a defensive disruption tool. It makes the opposing Pokémon more expensive to use for its next turn, giving you time to set up your own strategy.

Attacks

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Sour Spit20

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's attacks cost ColorlessColorless more.

GCC
Wing Attack120

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive Grass decks that want to control the pace of the game. It works well in decks that can quickly build energy for Wing Attack.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Disruptive effect
  • Basic Pokémon status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire types
  • One turn duration
  • Requires specific energy
Pro tip

Use Sour Spit early in the game to delay a powerful opponent's attack.

From the Pokédex

Flapple is known for its ability to fly high and spit sour vinegar at threats.

Note for the parent

The extra energy cost from Sour Spit only applies to the opponent's very next turn, so it is a temporary advantage.

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