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Palossand ex card from the Surging Sparks set
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Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Palossand ex

Defend with Sand Tomb and jail opposing Benched Pokémon.

Psychic280 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Sand Tomb prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent's next turn, giving you more control over the battle.

Barite Jail reduces opposing Benched Pokémon's HP to 100, forcing them to be less effective in future turns.

Signature attack

Sand Tomb

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat. (160 damage)

Palossand ex's Tera rule makes it incredibly resilient on the Bench while its attacks provide strong strategic advantages by limiting your opponent's options.

Attacks

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Sand Tomb160

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

WPF
Barite Jail

Put damage counters on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon until its remaining HP is 100.

Which deck it belongs in

Perfect for decks needing strong bench support and control over the game flow, especially against teams with many Benched Pokémon.

Strengths
  • Strong bench protection
  • Effective attack on opposing Benched Pokémon
  • Tera ability provides significant resilience
Watch out for
  • Its attacks require multiple Energy cards, which can be costly
  • Dependent on having other support cards to fully utilize its abilities
Pro tip

Use Sand Tomb early in the game to set up a strong defense for your other Pokémon.

From the Pokédex

Palossand ex's unique Tera rule makes it a valuable asset in any deck, offering both offense and defense.

Note for the parent

This card is a powerhouse for controlling the game. Consider pairing it with other supportive cards to maximize its effect.

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