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Pokémon League Headquarters card from the Obsidian Flames set
Illustration by Oswaldo KATO. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Pokémon League Headquarters

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A Stadium card that makes all attacks cost extra energy.

StadiumBeginner to play

What this card does

The card stays in play as a Stadium effect.

It adds one colourless energy to the cost of every attack used by Basic Pokemon.

This applies to both you and your opponent.

What it does

Pokémon League Headquarters

Attacks used by each Basic Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) cost {C} more.

This card increases the energy required for any attack played from a Basic Pokemon. It slows down the game because players must spend more resources to deal damage.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on weaker attacks or those that do not use many Basic Pokemon. It can also work in control strategies where you want to limit your opponent's offensive options.

Strengths
  • Slows down opponents
  • Defensive utility
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Hurts your own attacks
  • Requires Basic Pokemon
  • Limited scope
Pro tip

Use this card when your opponent has many Basic Pokemon with high energy costs.

Good to know

This location serves as the central hub for official Pokemon League competitions across the region.

Note for the parent

Ask your child if they have enough energy cards before attempting an attack, as this card makes them more expensive.

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