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Cards/Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz card from the White Flare set
Illustration by Bun Toujo. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Mandibuzz

Mandibuzz's sneaky ability can disrupt your opponent's strategy.

Darkness110 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Once per turn, Mandibuzz can peek into your opponent's hand and put a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less on their Bench.

This attack doesn't do damage but can significantly weaken your opponent's team.

Signature ability

Look for Prey

Once during your turn, you may use this Ability. Your opponent reveals their hand, and you put a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less that you find there onto your opponent's Bench.

Mandibuzz's ability allows it to disrupt your opponent's plans by putting a weaker Pokémon onto their Bench, giving you an advantage in future turns.

Attacks

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Cutting Wind90

Abilities

AbilityLook for Prey

Once during your turn, you may use this Ability. Your opponent reveals their hand, and you put a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less that you find there onto your opponent's Bench.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that want to control the flow of the game and keep your opponent's stronger Pokémon off the field.

Strengths
  • Surprise element
  • Disruptive ability
  • No direct damage
Watch out for
  • Limited to once per turn
  • Doesn't deal damage directly
Pro tip

Use Mandibuzz's ability when you think your opponent has a strong Pokémon coming into play.

From the Pokédex

Mandibuzz uses its sharp beak to catch prey, making it an efficient hunter in the wild.

Note for the parent

Mandibuzz can be a tricky card for opponents; it's best used when you have a good idea of what your opponent might play.

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