Orthworm ex
Orthworm ex has a powerful ability to retaliate and prevent retreats.
What this card does
When Orthworm ex is damaged, it counters the attack with extra damage on the opponent's Pokémon.
Its Rock Tomb attack stops the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent's next turn.
Pummeling Payback
If this Pokémon is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Orthworm ex excels in revenge attacks and can disrupt your opponent's strategy by preventing retreats, making it a formidable card in battle.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Abilities
If this Pokémon is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
It fits well in decks that rely on taking hits to set up powerful counters or when you want to control the flow of the game by limiting your opponent's options.
- •Strong revenge ability
- •Effective retreat prevention
- •High HP
- •Needs Metal Energy to activate
- •Weak against Fire types
Attach multiple Metal Energies to Orthworm ex before battle to maximize its damage output.
Orthworm ex can grow up to 3 meters long, making it a formidable opponent in the wild.
Orthworm ex is a strong card for dealing with tough opponents, but ensure it has enough Metal Energy attached to make its ability effective.
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