Herdier
Switch your opponent's active Pokémon with ease.
What this card does
Roar allows you to switch out the opposing active Pokémon.
Lunge Out does 70 damage without any additional effects.
Lunge Out
No game text. (70 damage)
Herdier's Roar ability lets you disrupt your opponent's strategy by switching their active Pokémon, making it a valuable tool for control decks. Lunge Out is straightforward and reliable damage.
Attacks
Switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks focused on setup and disruption due to its powerful switch-out ability.
- •Flexible switch-out
- •High HP
- •Dependent on opponent's choice
- •Limited extra effects
Use Roar early in the game to set up favorable conditions for later attacks.
Herdier is known for its strong, sturdy build, making it a reliable presence on the battlefield.
Herdier can be tricky for beginners due to the opponent's choice of new active Pokémon, so practice with your child.
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