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Cards/Honchkrow V
Honchkrow V card from the Brilliant Stars set
Illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Honchkrow V

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A powerful dark type fighter that controls the game by exposing its opponents secrets.

Darkness200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Honchkrow V has 200 hit points and requires three energy cards to attack.

Its Fearsome Shadow attack deals 130 damage and forces the opponent to show their hand.

The Boss Pockets ability allows it to hold up to four Pokémon Tools for extra support.

Signature ability

Boss Pockets

This Pokémon may have up to 4 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

The key feature is the Fearsome Shadow attack which reveals the opponents hand. This lets you see what cards they are holding so you can plan your next move with confidence.

Attacks

DDC
Fearsome Shadow130

Your opponent reveals their hand.

Abilities

AbilityBoss Pockets

This Pokémon may have up to 4 Pokémon Tools attached to it. If it loses this Ability, discard Pokémon Tools from it until only 1 remains.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that want to disrupt the opponent quickly. It works well in teams that use Pokémon Tools to boost its power or protect it from damage.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Information advantage
  • Tool compatibility
Watch out for
  • Weak to lightning type attacks
  • Requires specific energy types
  • Tools are lost if ability is removed
Pro tip

Use the hand reveal to decide whether to attack now or wait for a better opportunity.

From the Pokédex

Honchkrow is known for its sharp beak and its role as a leader of its flock in the Pokémon world.

Note for the parent

You do not need to understand every rule to enjoy watching, but you can ask your child what cards are in their opponents hand after this attack is used.

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