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Cards/M Gardevoir EX
M Gardevoir EX card from the Steam Siege set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon Mega ex

M Gardevoir EX

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A high risk M Gardevoir EX that trades its own team for massive damage.

FairyPsychic210 HPBasicAdvanced to play

What this card does

The attack Despair Ray deals 110 damage plus 10 more for each Benched Pokémon you discard.

You can choose to discard any number of your own Benched Pokémon to boost this damage total.

Signature attack

Despair Ray

Discard as many of your Benched Pokémon as you like. This attack does 10 more damage for each Benched Pokémon you discarded in this way. (110+ damage)

This card uses a desperate strategy where the player sacrifices their own backup Pokémon to increase the attack power. It matters because it allows a single hit to potentially defeat an opponent's strong Pokémon, but it leaves your side with fewer options for future turns.

Attacks

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Despair Ray110+

Discard as many of your Benched Pokémon as you like. This attack does 10 more damage for each Benched Pokémon you discarded in this way.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits aggressive decks that can afford to lose Benched Pokémon quickly. The deck should focus on winning before the lack of backup becomes a problem.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Flexible cost
  • Ultra Rare status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Metal types
  • Leaves no Benched Pokémon
  • Opponent takes 2 Prizes if knocked out
Pro tip

Use this attack only when you have a clear path to winning the game that turn.

From the Pokédex

Gardevoir is known for its powerful psychic abilities and deep bond with its Trainer.

Note for the parent

Watch closely when they discard their own cards, as this is a deliberate part of the attack rather than a mistake.

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