Raichu ex
Rotated OutA sturdy Lightning attacker that reduces damage from powerful enemy Pokémon.
What this card does
Rai-shield lowers damage taken by 30 from opponent's ex Pokémon attacks.
Pika Bolt deals 70 damage for three Energy cards.
Short attack deals 30 plus 20 extra if the target has Poké-Powers.
Rai-shield
Damage done to any of your Raichu ex in play by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon-ex is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). You can't use more than 1 Rai-shield Poké-Body each turn.
The Rai-shield ability protects your Raichu ex by reducing incoming damage from other ex Pokémon. This makes it a durable choice against decks that rely on heavy hitting attackers.
Attacks
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If that Pokémon has Poké-Powers, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage.
Abilities
Damage done to any of your Raichu ex in play by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon-ex is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). You can't use more than 1 Rai-shield Poké-Body each turn.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits well in Lightning type decks that need a reliable attacker. It works best when you want to withstand hits from strong opponent cards.
- •Durable against ex attacks
- •Extra damage on Poké-Powers
- •Solid 70 damage attack
- •Loses 2 prizes when knocked out
- •Weak to Fighting type
- •Requires three Energy for main attack
Use the Short attack against Pokémon with Poké-Powers to deal 50 damage quickly.
Raichu is known for its long tail which acts as a ground wire to discharge static electricity.
Remember that your child loses two prize cards if this Pokémon is knocked out, so protecting it is important.
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