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Cards/Oddish
Oddish card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by MINAMINAMI Take. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Oddish

Oddish is a basic grass-type Pokémon with a simple but effective attack.

Grass50 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Seed Bomb deals 20 damage and costs one Grass energy card.

Its weakness to Fire attacks means you need to be careful in battle.

Signature attack

Seed Bomb

No game text. (20 damage)

Oddish can quickly deal damage with Seed Bomb, making it a valuable asset for early-game strategies. However, its vulnerability to fire-based attacks requires strategic planning.

Attacks

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Seed Bomb20

Which deck it belongs in

Oddish works well in basic grass-type decks and as a support Pokémon, but you should consider including fire resistance cards or strategies to protect it.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Common rarity
Watch out for
  • Weak against fire
  • Limited impact in advanced decks
Pro tip

Pair Oddish with Pokémon that can protect it from fire attacks to maximize its effectiveness.

From the Pokédex

Oddish evolves into Venusaur, one of the most iconic grass-type Pokémon.

Note for the parent

Oddish is easy to use and can be a good starting point for teaching your child about energy management and basic attacks.

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