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Cards/Gouging Fire
Gouging Fire card from the Surging Sparks set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Gouging Fire

Deal extra damage when the opponent's prize cards are low.

Fire130 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Lunge Out (cost Fire) - 30 damage with no additional effects.

Blazing Charge (cost Fire, Fire, Colorless) - 100+ damage and 70 more if your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards.

Signature attack

Blazing Charge

If your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, this attack does 70 more damage. (100+ damage)

Blazing Charge's extra damage can be a game-changer when you're closing out the match. It targets opponents who are running low on prize cards, making it harder for them to recover.

Attacks

F
Lunge Out30
FFC
Blazing Charge100+

If your opponent has 4 or fewer Prize cards remaining, this attack does 70 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that aim to quickly reduce their opponent's prize card count, such as those using status effects or continuous damage strategies.

Strengths
  • Significant late-game damage potential
  • Versatile attack options
Watch out for
  • Limited energy efficiency for the first attack
  • Dependent on the opponent's prize card count
Pro tip

Use Lunge Out to set up Blazing Charge, ensuring you have the necessary Fire Energy.

From the Pokédex

Gouging Fire can generate intense heat from its fiery eyes, which it uses to attack.

Note for the parent

This card is best used when you're trying to finish off a match. Keep an eye on your opponent's prize cards and use it strategically.

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