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Cards/Hydreigon C
Hydreigon C card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hydreigon C

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A powerful Darkness-type attacker that deals heavy damage to both the active Pokemon and its bench.

Darkness110 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 110 HP and requires two Darkness energy cards to play.

It can use Bite for 30 damage using just two Colorless energy.

It can use Berserker Blade for 100 damage using two Darkness and one Colorless energy.

Signature attack

Berserker Blade

This attack also does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (100 damage)

The key feature is its second attack which hits multiple targets at once. This means you can weaken several of your child's opponents' Pokemon in a single turn without them being able to reduce the damage.

Attacks

CC
Bite30
DDC
Berserker Blade100

This attack also does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that focus on dealing damage quickly. It works well when paired with cards that support Darkness energy or allow for fast benching.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Multi-target attack
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Grass types
  • Requires specific energy
  • Promo card rarity
Pro tip

Use the multi-target attack early to clear out weak Benched Pokemon before they can become threats.

From the Pokédex

Hydreigon is known for its three heads and fierce temperament in the Pokemon world.

Note for the parent

Remember that the extra 20 damage to Benched Pokemon cannot be reduced by Weakness or Resistance.

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