Larry's Rufflet
A budget Basic Pokemon that deals heavy damage to tired opponents.
What this card does
It has 70 hit points and costs two Colorless Energy to play.
Its Peck the Wound attack does 20 damage normally.
If the opponent's Active Pokemon already has damage counters, this attack deals an extra 80 damage.
Peck the Wound
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 80 more damage. (20+ damage)
The key feature is the bonus damage for damaged targets. This means the card becomes very powerful once the battle has started and the opponent has taken some hits.
Attacks
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 80 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on dealing damage quickly or removing enemy Pokemon. It works well in strategies that can place damage counters on the opponent early in the game.
- •High burst damage
- •Low energy cost
- •Effective against damaged targets
- •Low hit points
- •Weak to Lightning type
- •Ineffective against full health Pokemon
Wait until the opponent's Active Pokemon has at least one damage counter before using this attack to maximise its value.
Rufflet is a Normal and Flying type Pokemon known for its fierce temperament and sharp beak.
Explain to your child that this card is best used when the opponent's Pokemon is already hurt, rather than against a fresh one.
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