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Lycanroc ex card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Lycanroc ex

A powerful Stage 1 Fighting type that trades energy for heavy damage.

Fighting150 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Lycanroc ex has 150 HP and evolves from Rockruff.

It uses the attack Lycanfang to deal 130 damage by discarding one Fighting Energy card.

Signature attack

Lycanfang

Discard a {F} Energy from this Pokémon. (130 damage)

The key feature of this card is its high damage output which comes at a resource cost. You must remove a Fighting Energy from the Pokémon to use the attack, so managing your energy supply is essential for keeping it in play.

Attacks

FFC
Lycanfang130

Discard a {F} Energy from this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that focus on dealing quick damage with Fighting type attacks. It works well in strategies that can easily replace discarded energy or protect the Pokémon from being knocked out.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Solid HP for a Stage 1
  • Aggressive playstyle
Watch out for
  • Grass weakness
  • Energy dependency
  • Two prize penalty
Pro tip

Always ensure you have enough Fighting Energy in your deck to replace the one discarded after each attack.

From the Pokédex

Lycanroc is a Rock type Pokémon known for its fierce nature and sharp fangs.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to check their discard pile after using the attack, as they will need more Fighting Energy cards to keep Lycanroc ex active.

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