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Hawlucha EX card from the Furious Fists set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Hawlucha EX

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A tough Fighting type that punishes opponents for hitting it.

Fighting130 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Hawlucha EX has 130 hit points and uses the Counterattack ability to place two damage counters on any opponent's attacking Pokémon if Hawlucha is damaged.

It can use Moonsault Stomp for 60 or more damage, gaining an extra 40 damage if a Stadium card is in play.

Signature ability

Counterattack

If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

The Counterattack ability turns the tables on aggressive opponents by damaging them back whenever they hit Hawlucha. This works even if Hawlucha is knocked out, making it a persistent threat throughout the match.

Attacks

FCC
Moonsault Stomp60+

If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 40 more damage.

Abilities

AbilityCounterattack

If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that want to control the pace of the game by discouraging direct attacks. It pairs well with Stadium cards to boost its attack damage and other Fighting type Pokémon for energy acceleration.

Strengths
  • Retaliatory damage
  • High hit points
  • Bonus damage with Stadiums
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning types
  • Requires specific setup for max damage
  • Costly to remove from play
Pro tip

Use the Counterattack ability to weaken key opponent Pokémon before they can deal serious damage to your own team.

From the Pokédex

Hawlucha is a Fighting and Flying type Pokémon known for its acrobatic wrestling moves.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that knocking out this card costs their opponent two prize cards, so they should try to keep it alive or use it strategically.

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