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Cards/Hoopa ex
Hoopa ex card from the Paradox Rift set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Hoopa ex

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A powerful Fighting-type attacker that scales its damage based on the opponent's resources.

Fighting220 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Hoopa ex has 220 HP and requires two Darkness Energy to attack.

The Energy Crush attack deals 50 damage for every Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.

The Bandit's Fist attack deals 200 damage but stops Hoopa from using it on your next turn.

Signature attack

Bandit's Fist

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Bandit's Fist. (200 damage)

The key feature is the Energy Crush attack which deals massive damage by counting the opponent's resources. This means the more cards your child attaches to their bench, the more damage they take.

Attacks

DD
Energy Crush50×

This attack does 50 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.

DDD
Bandit's Fist200

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Bandit's Fist.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that want to punish opponents for building a wide board of Pokémon.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Punishes wide benches
  • Basic Pokémon status
Watch out for
  • Takes 2 Prize cards when knocked out
  • Weak to Psychic attacks
  • Cannot attack for a turn after using Bandit's Fist
Pro tip

Encourage your child to keep their bench empty or use few Energy cards to limit Hoopa's damage potential.

From the Pokédex

Hoopa is known for its ability to create portals anywhere it wishes.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that attaching too many Energy cards to their bench will make Hoopa even stronger against them.

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