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Cards/Huntail
Huntail card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Scav. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Huntail

Huntail can recover Energy when a Basic Water Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Water110 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

When one of your Basic Water Pokémon gets Knocked Out, you can keep its Energy instead of discarding it.

This allows you to reuse the Energy for other attacks or strategies.

Signature ability

Diver's Catch

When 1 of your Water Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, you may put all Basic Water Energy attached to that Pokémon into your hand instead of the discard pile.

Huntail's ability helps in maintaining a steady supply of Water Energy, which is crucial for its own attacks and overall strategy. This makes Huntail valuable in Water-type decks where energy management is key.

Attacks

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Abilities

AbilityDiver's Catch

When 1 of your Water Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, you may put all Basic Water Energy attached to that Pokémon into your hand instead of the discard pile.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in Water-type decks that rely on Basic Water Pokémon like Clamperl and Shellos.

Strengths
  • Energy recovery
  • Supportive for Water-type strategies
  • Uncommon rarity means it can be a valuable addition
Watch out for
  • Limited by the need for Basic Water Pokémon
  • Weakness to Lightning attacks
Pro tip

Use Huntail in decks that feature multiple Basic Water Pokémon to fully leverage its ability.

From the Pokédex

Huntail is known to swim at great depths and can withstand extreme pressure.

Note for the parent

Consider pairing Huntail with other Basic Water Pokémon to maximize its ability's effectiveness.

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