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Cards/Galarian Darumaka
Galarian Darumaka card from the Fusion Strike set
Illustration by Atsuko Nishida. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Galarian Darumaka

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A simple water type that deals damage but risks hurting itself.

Water80 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 80 hit points and costs one Water energy to play.

Its attack Reckless Charge does 20 damage if you flip heads.

If you flip tails, the Pokémon takes 10 damage from its own attack.

Signature attack

Reckless Charge

Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself. (20 damage)

The Reckless Charge attack relies on a coin toss to decide the outcome. You might deal extra damage or accidentally hurt your own Pokemon depending on luck.

Attacks

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Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits a basic water deck that focuses on simple attacks and low complexity.

Strengths
  • Low energy cost
  • Simple mechanic
  • Basic type
Watch out for
  • Self damage risk
  • Metal weakness
  • Relies on chance
Pro tip

Use this card in the early game when you can afford to lose some hit points.

From the Pokédex

Galarian Darumaka generates heat by spinning rapidly to stay warm in cold climates.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that the coin flip is part of the game strategy and not just bad luck.

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