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Cards/Golisopod
Golisopod card from the Chaos Rising set
Illustration by Takeshi Nakamura. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Golisopod

Defends against Knockouts with a special ability.

Water140 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Deals 30 damage and prevents future damage if the opponent's Pokémon is KO'd by this attack.

Disables your own Pokémon from using attacks during the next turn.

Signature attack

Boundless Power

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use attacks. (150 damage)

Golisopod protects itself after dealing a critical hit, but can't use its own attacks for a turn. Useful in decks needing strong offensive capabilities with some defensive backup.

Attacks

W
Critical Slash30

If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this attack, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.

CCC
Boundless Power150

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use attacks.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in aggressive Water-type decks that need to protect their Pokémon from being KO'd early on.

Strengths
  • Defends against Knockouts
  • Protects itself after a critical hit
  • Versatile with its ability
Watch out for
  • Can't use own attacks next turn
  • Only works if opponent's Pokémon is KO'd by this attack
Pro tip

Use Critical Slash to set up Boundless Power for a turn where you don't need your Golisopod to attack.

From the Pokédex

Golisopod can grow to enormous sizes, making it one of the largest known Water-type Pokémon.

Note for the parent

This card is great for teaching strategic thinking and planning ahead in your child's deck building process.

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