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Mega Slowbro ex card from the Pitch Black set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Mega Slowbro ex

A powerful Psychic attacker that punishes opponents for hitting it.

Psychic330 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Mega Slowbro ex has 330 HP and costs three Psychic Energy to attack.

It deals 180 damage with the Shellnado Spin attack.

If an opponent damages this Pokémon on their next turn, they take 12 extra damage counters.

Signature attack

Shellnado Spin

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 12 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon. (180 damage)

The key feature is a trap that triggers when your opponent hits Mega Slowbro ex. It forces them to take significant damage back on their following turn even if they knock it out.

Attacks

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Shellnado Spin180

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 12 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that want to control the pace of the game by threatening heavy damage. It works well in Psychic type strategies that can protect it until the trap is set.

Strengths
  • •High HP
  • •Damage reflection
  • •Double rare rarity
Watch out for
  • •Weak to Darkness
  • •Punishes self if knocked out
Pro tip

Wait for the opponent to attack before relying on the 12 damage counter effect.

From the Pokédex

Slowbro is known for its calm demeanor and sharp intellect due to the Shellder living on its tail.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card rewards patience and careful timing rather than just dealing damage immediately.

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