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Golisopod ex card from the Paradox Rift set
Illustration by N-DESIGN Inc.. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Golisopod ex

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A high HP Water type that can swap places with its bench to avoid damage.

Water270 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Golisopod ex has 270 hit points and evolves from Wimpod.

It uses Aqua Blade for 70 damage using two Colorless energy.

It uses Swing and Skedaddle for 170 damage by discarding one Energy to switch with a Benched Pokémon.

Signature attack

Swing and Skedaddle

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (170 damage)

The key feature is the ability to swap positions. You discard an Energy card to move this Pokémon from the Active spot to the Bench, or bring a different Pokémon forward.

Attacks

CC
Aqua Blade70
WCC
Swing and Skedaddle170

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that need to survive long turns and protect valuable attackers. It works well in Water type strategies where managing damage is important.

Strengths
  • High health
  • Position swapping
  • Evolution from Wimpod
Watch out for
  • Lightning weakness
  • Requires Energy discard
  • Two Prize penalty
Pro tip

Use the swap ability to protect Golisopod ex when it is low on health or to bring a stronger attacker into play.

From the Pokédex

Golisopod has six legs that act like weapons and can cut through steel.

Note for the parent

Remember that when Golisopod ex is knocked out your opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one.

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