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Cards/Phantump
Phantump card from the Chaos Rising set
Illustration by Taiga Kasai. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Phantump

Phantump's evolutionary ability helps build stronger teams.

Psychic70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Once per turn, evolve Phantump into its next form and apply two damage counters.

The attack is weak to Darkness but has no additional effects.

Signature ability

Spiteful Evolution

Once during your turn, you may use this Ability. Choose a card in your hand that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. If you do, place 2 damage counters on the Pokémon you evolved in this way. You can't use this Ability during your first turn.

This card allows for easy evolution during your turn, helping you quickly adapt your strategy. However, the evolved form takes a hit right away with 2 damage counters.

Attacks

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Abilities

AbilitySpiteful Evolution

Once during your turn, you may use this Ability. Choose a card in your hand that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. If you do, place 2 damage counters on the Pokémon you evolved in this way. You can't use this Ability during your first turn.

Which deck it belongs in

Best used in decks that focus on early-game evolution to build stronger teams faster.

Strengths
  • Easy to evolve
  • Common rarity
Watch out for
  • Evolved form takes immediate damage
  • Weak against Darkness attacks
Pro tip

Use Phantump's ability early in the game when you have a clear path to evolve it without taking too much risk.

From the Pokédex

Phantump can be found in dense forests, where it mimics the appearance of its surroundings.

Note for the parent

Phantump is great for introducing basic evolution concepts and can be easily included in beginner decks.

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