Hop's Phantump
A basic Psychic type that can block the next attack it faces.
What this card does
It has 70 hit points and costs one Colorless energy to play.
It uses the Splashing Dodge attack to flip a coin for protection.
Splashing Dodge
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon. (10 damage)
If the coin lands on heads, this Pokemon prevents all damage and effects from the opponent's next turn attacks. This makes it very useful for surviving a big hit while you set up your other cards.
Attacks
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that rely on Psychic energy to power its moves. It works well in strategies where you need a temporary shield to protect your main attackers.
- •Temporary invulnerability
- •Low energy cost
- •Basic Pokemon status
- •Weak to Darkness attacks
- •Coin flip randomness
- •Short protection duration
Use this card when you suspect your opponent is about to play a powerful attack that could knock out your other Pokemon.
Phantump are said to be tree stumps possessed by spirits that wander forests at night.
Remember that the protection only lasts for one turn, so plan your next move carefully after it activates.
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