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Iono's Kilowattrel card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by chibi. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Iono's Kilowattrel

A fast draw engine for lightning decks

Lightning120 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Iono's Kilowattrel helps you build your hand quickly.

You discard one Lightning Energy to draw cards until you have six.

Signature ability

Flashing Draw

You must discard a Basic {L} Energy from this Pokémon in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

The Flashing Draw ability lets you refill your hand once per turn. This matters because it ensures you have enough resources to play attacks or support cards without running out.

Attacks

LCC
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Abilities

AbilityFlashing Draw

You must discard a Basic {L} Energy from this Pokémon in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that rely on Lightning Energy and need consistent card flow. It works well in aggressive strategies where drawing key items quickly is vital.

Strengths
  • Hand refill
  • Speed
  • Consistency
Watch out for
  • Discards energy
  • One time per turn
  • Lightning weakness
Pro tip

Use the ability early in your turn to set up a strong attack or play multiple trainers.

From the Pokédex

Kilowattrel generates massive amounts of electricity and can store it in its body.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they must discard a Lightning Energy from this Pokemon to use the ability, so it cannot attack that turn.

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