Heracross EX
Rotated OutA tough Grass type that protects itself and hits hard at a cost.
What this card does
Guard Press reduces incoming damage by 20 for one turn.
Giga Power deals 80 or more damage but hurts Heracross itself.
Giga Power
You may do 40 more damage. If you do, this Pokémon does 20 damage to itself. (80+ damage)
Guard Press acts as a temporary shield against the opponent's next attack. Giga Power offers high damage output if you are willing to take some self-inflicted harm.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
You may do 40 more damage. If you do, this Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive Grass decks that can sustain its own health loss. It works well in strategies focused on quick victories before the self-damage becomes critical.
- •High HP
- •Damage reduction
- •Heavy attack
- •Fire weakness
- •Self-damage risk
- •Prize card penalty
Use Guard Press when you expect a strong attack from your opponent.
Heracross is known for its powerful horn and can lift objects five times its own weight.
Remind your child that using Giga Power is a trade-off between dealing damage and losing their own Pokemon's health.
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