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Cards/Garchomp
Garchomp card from the Space-Time Smackdown set
Illustration by Atsushi Furusawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Garchomp

A powerful Stage 2 Dragon Pokemon that trades hand resources for card advantage.

Dragon140 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

It has 140 HP and evolves from Gabite.

Its ability lets you draw a card once per turn if you discard a card from your hand.

It can attack with Dragon Claw for 100 damage using Water and Fighting energy.

Signature ability

Reckless Shearing

You must discard a card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may draw a card.

The Reckless Shearing ability allows you to swap a card in your hand for a fresh one. This helps keep your options open during the game without spending extra turns searching.

Attacks

WF
Dragon Claw100

Abilities

AbilityReckless Shearing

You must discard a card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may draw a card.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that want to maintain a steady flow of cards while dealing consistent damage. It works well when paired with energy types that support its attack cost.

Strengths
  • Card draw capability
  • Solid damage output
  • Stage 2 power
Watch out for
  • Requires specific energy types
  • Discards hand resources
  • High evolution stage
Pro tip

Use the ability early to ensure you have enough cards to play your attacks later in the turn.

From the Pokédex

Garchomp is known for flying at speeds up to Mach 2, making it one of the fastest Pokemon.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this ability means they must give up a card they currently hold to get a new one later.

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