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Grafaiai ex card from the SVP Black Star Promos set
Illustration by aky CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Grafaiai ex

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A high HP Colorless attacker that can disable opponents with status conditions.

Colorless250 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Grafaiai ex has 250 HP and evolves from Shroodle.

It uses Numbing Saliva to potentially Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon.

It uses Toxic Throw for 180 damage but becomes unable to use that attack next turn.

Signature attack

Toxic Throw

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Toxic Throw. (180 damage)

Grafaiai ex relies on its attacks to inflict status conditions like Paralysis or Poison rather than dealing massive damage immediately. This strategy can slow down your opponent's moves while you build up resources.

Attacks

C
Numbing Saliva30

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

CCC
Toxic Throw180

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Toxic Throw.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits into Colorless based decks that value durability and control over speed. It works well in strategies that can protect it from Fighting type weaknesses.

Strengths
  • High health pool
  • Status infliction
  • Single energy cost attack
Watch out for
  • Fighting weakness
  • Two prize penalty
  • One turn attack lock
Pro tip

Use Numbing Saliva early to hinder the opponent before committing to the slower but more damaging Toxic Throw.

From the Pokédex

Grafaiai is known for its sticky saliva which it uses to catch prey and defend itself.

Note for the parent

Remember that Grafaiai ex is an ex card so if it is knocked out your opponent will take two prize cards instead of one.

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