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Hisuian Samurott V card from the Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery set
Illustration by kodama. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hisuian Samurott V

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A powerful dark-type attacker that disrupts the opponent's equipment.

Darkness220 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It can remove up to two tools from your opponent's Pokemon with its Basket Crash attack.

It deals heavy damage using Shadow Slash but must discard an energy card to use it.

Signature attack

Shadow Slash

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon. (180 damage)

Hisuian Samurott V uses its Basket Crash ability to clear away items like Tools that your opponent relies on. This weakens their strategy while you prepare a strong attack with Shadow Slash.

Attacks

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Basket Crash

Discard up to 2 Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Pokémon.

DDD
Shadow Slash180

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits best in decks that focus on removing opponent advantages and dealing big damage quickly. It works well if you have other cards that can support its energy needs.

Strengths
  • Disrupts opponent tools
  • High damage output
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Grass weakness
  • Energy discard requirement
  • Requires three dark energies
Pro tip

Use Basket Crash early to remove key items before your opponent can use them effectively.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Samurott is known for its pride and loyalty to its trainer.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to manage the energy discard cost carefully when using the stronger attack.

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