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Garbodor VMAX card from the Evolving Skies set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Garbodor VMAX

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A heavy hitting Garbodor VMAX that locks down the opponent and uses tools for extra power.

Darkness330 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 330 hit points and requires Darkness energy to play.

It can attach up to two Pokémon Tools while its ability is active.

If the ability is lost, one tool must be discarded.

Signature ability

Rubbish Collecting

This Pokémon may have up to 2 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

The G-Max Malodor attack costs one Darkness and one Colorless energy to deal 120 damage. It also poisons the opponent's Active Pokémon and stops it from retreating on their next turn.

Attacks

DC
G-Max Malodor120

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

Abilities

AbilityRubbish Collecting

This Pokémon may have up to 2 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits a deck that focuses on controlling the battlefield by preventing retreats. It works well with other cards that benefit from having Pokémon Tools attached.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Retreat prevention
  • Tool teamwork
Watch out for
  • Fighting weakness
  • Ability loss risk
Pro tip

Keep the ability active to maintain access to two tools, as losing it forces you to discard one immediately.

From the Pokédex

Garbodor is known for its overwhelming stench and is often found in places with lots of waste.

Note for the parent

The inability to retreat is a powerful effect, so watch out for when your child uses it to trap an opponent's key Pokémon.

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