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Cards/Garbodor V
Garbodor V card from the Evolving Skies set
Illustration by Uta. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Garbodor V

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A sturdy dark-type attacker that traps opponents in place.

Darkness210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It deals 40 damage and poisons the active Pokémon.

The poisoned target cannot retreat during the opponent's next turn.

It can also deal 130 damage with a heavier energy cost.

Signature attack

Sludge Bomb

No game text. (130 damage)

The key feature is Trash Stench. It stops the opposing Pokemon from retreating which forces them to stay in battle and take more hits.

Attacks

DC
Trash Stench40

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your opponent's next turn, that Pokémon can't retreat.

DDC
Sludge Bomb130

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that want to control the flow of the game by locking opponents down.

Strengths
  • Trapping power
  • Solid damage output
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Weak to fighting types
  • Requires specific energy
  • No escape for trapped foes
Pro tip

Use the trapping effect early to prevent your child from having to switch out a tired or damaged Pokemon.

From the Pokédex

Garbodor is known for its overwhelming stench and is often found near garbage dumps.

Note for the parent

Remember that your child must pay two darkness energy cards to use the stronger Sludge Bomb attack.

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