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Cards/Gogoat
Gogoat card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by sowsow. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Gogoat

A sturdy grass fighter that deals big damage at a cost to its own health.

Grass120 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Gogoat has 120 hit points and evolves from Skiddo.

It uses the Double-Edge attack for 100 damage using two Grass energy and one Colourless energy.

This attack also causes Gogoat to take 20 damage to itself.

Signature attack

Double-Edge

This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself. (100 damage)

The key feature is the trade-off in its main attack. You deal significant damage to your opponent but must reduce Gogoat's own health by 20 points in return.

Attacks

GGC
Double-Edge100

This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that aim to finish games quickly. It works best when you can afford to lose some of your own Pokémon to secure a knockout.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Solid hit points
  • Stage 1 evolution
Watch out for
  • Susceptible to fire attacks
  • Self-damage risk
  • Requires specific energy types
Pro tip

Use this attack only when you are certain it will knock out the opposing Pokémon.

From the Pokédex

Gogoat is known for its excellent sense of direction and strong legs that allow it to travel long distances.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using this attack makes Gogoat weaker and more likely to be knocked out next turn.

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