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Cards/Quagsire GL
Quagsire GL card from the Rising Rivals set
Illustration by Midori Harada. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Quagsire GL

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A defensive water type that hides from damage while on the bench.

Water90 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Prevents all damage to itself when resting on the bench via its Submerge ability.

Can attack for 40 damage using one Water and two Colorless energy.

Allows you to swap it with another Pokémon after attacking.

Signature ability

Submerge

As long as Quagsire GL is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to Quagsire GL by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).

The Submerge ability acts as a shield for Quagsire while it sits on the bench. This means neither you nor your opponent can hurt it until you choose to bring it into play or attack with it.

Attacks

WCC
Punch and Run40

You may switch Quagsire GL with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Abilities

Poke-BODYSubmerge

As long as Quagsire GL is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to Quagsire GL by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that rely on switching Pokémon frequently to avoid damage. It is useful for protecting weaker attackers or buying time for your strategy.

Strengths
  • Bench protection
  • Safe switching
  • Low energy cost
Watch out for
  • Weak to Grass types
  • Limited damage output
  • Only protects on the bench
Pro tip

Keep Quagsire on the bench to block damage, then switch it in only when you need to attack.

From the Pokédex

Quagsire lives in murky water and is known for its calm demeanor despite its powerful physique.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that the bench is a safe zone where Quagsire cannot be hit by attacks.

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