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Hop's Rookidee card from the Journey Together set
Illustration by Shinya Mizuno. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hop's Rookidee

A basic bird that weakens enemy attacks.

Colorless60 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The Intimidating Stare attack reduces the damage of the opponent's next turn by 20 points.

The Peck attack deals 20 damage for two energy.

Signature attack

Peck

No game text. (20 damage)

Intimidating Stare is a defensive tool that lowers incoming damage during the opponent's following turn. This helps your Rookidee survive longer against stronger foes.

Attacks

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Intimidating Stare

During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

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Peck20

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that rely on wearing down opponents over several turns. It works best in strategies that protect its low health points.

Strengths
  • Reduces incoming damage
  • Basic stage flexibility
  • Low energy cost
Watch out for
  • Lightning weakness
  • Low health points
  • One turn effect duration
Pro tip

Use Intimidating Stare when the opponent is likely to use a powerful attack next turn.

From the Pokédex

Rookidee are known for their sharp eyesight and ability to spot prey from great distances.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this card has only 60 HP so it can be knocked out easily by strong attacks.

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