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Hop's Corviknight card from the Journey Together set
Illustration by GIDORA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Hop's Corviknight

A sturdy Metal type that hits hard and protects itself well.

Metal170 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Hop's Corviknight deals 50 damage to the active Pokemon and another 50 to a Benched Pokemon with its Shoot Through attack.

It uses Steel Wing for 150 damage and reduces incoming damage by 60 during the opponent's next turn.

Signature attack

Steel Wing

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 60 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (150 damage)

The key feature is the Steel Wing attack which provides significant protection. This means your child's Pokemon will survive stronger hits from the opponent on their following turn.

Attacks

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Shoot Through50

This attack also does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

MMC
Steel Wing150

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 60 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a Metal focused deck that needs durable attackers. It works best when paired with other Metal energy sources to power its expensive attacks.

Strengths
  • Strong damage output
  • Self-protection ability
  • Hits multiple targets
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning types
  • Requires specific energy
  • High evolution stage
Pro tip

Use Steel Wing right before the opponent is likely to attack with a strong move to maximise the damage reduction.

From the Pokédex

Corviknight has a metallic sheen on its feathers which helps it deflect attacks in battle.

Note for the parent

Check that you have enough Metal energy cards in the deck to use the Steel Wing attack effectively.

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