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Cards/Granbull V
Granbull V card from the Brilliant Stars set
Illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Granbull V

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A powerful Psychic-type Granbull that trades its own health for massive damage.

Psychic210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Granbull V has 210 HP and costs two Energy to play.

It can use Chomp to deal extra damage based on how many hits it has taken.

It can use Bull Dash to deal 190 damage but hurt itself by 30 points.

Signature attack

Bull Dash

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself. (190 damage)

The Chomp attack is unique because it gets stronger the more damage Granbull V has already received. This means you can let it take a few hits first and then strike back with significant force.

Attacks

CC
Chomp30+

This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.

PPC
Bull Dash190

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on dealing high damage quickly or those that use cards to manage health strategically. It works well in strategies where taking controlled damage is part of the plan.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Scales with damage taken
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Self-damage risk
  • Metal weakness
  • Requires specific Energy types
Pro tip

Use Chomp when Granbull has taken some damage to maximise the extra 10 points per counter.

From the Pokédex

Granbull is known for its strong jaws and loyal nature towards its trainer.

Note for the parent

Watch closely when your child uses Bull Dash as it reduces Granbull's remaining HP significantly.

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