Garganacl ex
A sturdy Fighting type that shrugs off status effects and reduces incoming damage.
What this card does
Garganacl ex has 340 HP and cannot be affected by Special Conditions like paralysis or sleep.
Its Block Hammer attack deals 170 damage but also reduces the damage this Pokemon takes by 60 during the opponent's next turn.
Salty Body
This Pokémon can't be affected by any Special Conditions.
The Salty Body ability ensures your Garganacl remains active and functional because it ignores conditions that usually weaken Pokemon. The Block Hammer attack is a powerful strike that also acts as a shield, making it harder for your child to lose this valuable card in the following round.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 60 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Abilities
This Pokémon can't be affected by any Special Conditions.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks focused on survival and consistent damage output. It works well in Fighting type strategies where keeping the main attacker healthy is key.
- •Immunity to status effects
- •Damage reduction ability
- •High HP total
- •Weak to Grass attacks
- •Requires specific energy costs
- •Double rare rarity makes it expensive
Use Block Hammer when you expect a big attack next turn to maximise the damage reduction benefit.
Garganacl is known for its thick, rocky skin that protects it from harsh environments.
Remind your child that if Garganacl ex is knocked out, their opponent will take two prize cards instead of one.
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