Mega Chandelure ex
A high damage Psychic attacker that punishes opponents for trying to retreat.
What this card does
Mega Chandelure ex has 350 HP and uses Psychic energy to attack.
Its Phantom Maze attack deals at least 130 damage plus extra damage based on the opponent's Retreat Cost.
Its Binding Flame ability increases the opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost by one colourless energy.
Binding Flame
Your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost is {C} more.
The key mechanic is that Mega Chandelure ex makes it harder for your opponent to switch their active Pokémon out of battle. This forces them to take damage or stay in a weak position, allowing you to deal massive damage with the Phantom Maze attack.
Attacks
This attack does 50 more damage for each {C} in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost.
Abilities
Your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost is {C} more.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits best in Psychic type decks that aim to control the game tempo. It works well alongside cards that benefit from keeping the opponent's active Pokémon trapped in place.
- •High base damage
- •Retreat punishment
- •Scaling power
- •Doubles opponent's prizes
- •Weak to Darkness
- •Requires specific energy
Use Binding Flame early to stack the Retreat Cost, making Phantom Maze deal even more damage later in the game.
Chandelure is known as the Luring Pokémon and uses its flame to attract prey before consuming it.
Remind your child that knocking out this ex Pokémon gives their opponent two prize cards, so it is important to protect it or ensure it deals enough damage quickly.
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