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Cards/Hydrapple
Hydrapple card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Jerky. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Hydrapple

Hydrapple can deal a devastating knock out with Hydra Breath.

Grass170 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Discards six Grass Energy cards to Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokémon.

If you can't discard the required cards, this attack does nothing.

Signature attack

Whip Smash

No game text. (140 damage)

Hydra Breath is incredibly powerful but requires careful energy management. If successful, it can quickly turn the tide of battle and secure a win.

Attacks

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Hydra Breath

Discard 6 Basic Grass Energy cards from your hand, and Knock Out your opponent's Active Pokémon. If you can't discard 6 cards in this way, this attack does nothing.

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Whip Smash140

Which deck it belongs in

Best in decks that have plenty of Grass Energy and can handle the risk of not having enough to discard for Hydra Breath.

Strengths
  • Potentially game-winning attack
  • High HP
Watch out for
  • Risk of failing to discard enough Grass Energy
  • Weakness to Fire-type Pokémon
Pro tip

Always check your hand for the required Grass Energy before playing Hydra Breath.

From the Pokédex

Hydrapple's leaves are filled with water, which it uses in its powerful breath attack.

Note for the parent

Be cautious with Hydrapple's attacks; ensure you always have the necessary energy before using it.

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