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Mela card from the Prismatic Evolutions set
Illustration by Naoki Saito. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Supporter

Mela

A powerful recovery tool for when your opponent knocks out one of your Pokemon.

SupporterBeginner to play

What this card does

You can only play this card if a Pokemon was Knocked Out by your opponent in their previous turn.

It lets you take a Basic Fire Energy from your discard pile and attach it to one of your Pokemon.

After attaching the energy, you draw cards until you have six cards in your hand.

What it does

Mela

You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn. Attach a Basic {R} Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon. If you do, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.

This card acts as a safety net that turns a setback into an advantage. By retrieving lost energy and refilling your hand, it helps you recover quickly after taking damage.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on Fire Energy to power up their attackers. It is most useful in competitive play where maintaining card advantage is critical.

Strengths
  • Recovers lost energy
  • Refills hand size
  • Turns defeat into opportunity
Watch out for
  • Requires a Knocked Out Pokemon
  • Only works with Basic Fire Energy
  • Cannot be used if no Pokemon was knocked out
Pro tip

Use this card to ensure you have enough cards to launch a strong attack on your next turn.

Good to know

Mela is the leader of the Magmarider gang who loves fire and spicy food.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that they must wait for the opponent to knock out a Pokemon before they can use this support card.

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