Gyarados V
Rotated OutA high risk high reward water type that deals more damage the more it gets hit.
What this card does
It has 220 HP which is a good amount of health for a Basic Pokemon.
The Get Angry attack does 20 damage for every damage counter on Gyarados V.
The Heavy Storm attack costs three Water energies and one Colorless energy to deal 180 fixed damage.
Heavy Storm
No game text. (180 damage)
The key feature is the Get Angry attack which scales its power based on how much damage Gyarados V has already taken. This means it starts weak but can become very dangerous if you are willing to let it take hits in the early turns.
Attacks
This attack does 20 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that want to win quickly by dealing massive damage in a single turn. It works best when paired with cards that help attach Water energies fast.
- •High damage potential
- •Basic Pokemon status
- •220 HP
- •Weak to Lightning type
- •Requires setup time
- •Self-inflicted damage risk
Use the Heavy Storm attack for a reliable finisher when you cannot guarantee enough damage counters for Get Angry.
Gyarados is known for its violent nature and is said to rampage across land and sea.
You can explain to your child that this Pokemon is like a ticking time bomb because it gets stronger the more it is attacked.
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