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Larry's Braviary card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by Ryuta Fuse. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Larry's Braviary

A sturdy Stage 1 bird that traps opponents but risks its own health.

Colorless130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

It uses Clutch to stop the opposing Pokemon from retreating for a turn.

It attacks with Brave Bird for significant damage while hurting itself slightly.

Signature attack

Brave Bird

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself. (120 damage)

The Clutch attack prevents the opponent's active Pokemon from retreating during their next turn. This forces them to stay in and take hits, which is useful for controlling the flow of the game.

Attacks

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Clutch50

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

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Brave Bird120

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that want to lock down an opponent's key attacker. It works well in Colorless or multi-type decks that can support its energy costs.

Strengths
  • Traps opponents
  • High damage output
  • Solid HP
Watch out for
  • Hurts itself
  • Weak to Lightning
  • Requires three energy
Pro tip

Use Clutch when the opponent has a powerful Pokemon that they would otherwise retreat to heal.

From the Pokédex

Braviary is known for its fierce pride and powerful wings, which allow it to soar through the skies.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that Brave Bird deals damage to their own Pokemon too, so they should use it wisely.

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