Rampardos ex
A heavy hitting Stage 2 Fighting type that can strip away an opponent's resources.
What this card does
It has 330 HP and evolves from Cranidos.
Its ability lets you discard an Energy from the opponent's Active Pokémon if you flip heads.
Its attack deals 150 damage and adds another 150 damage next turn.
Destructive Headbutting
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may use this Ability. Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
The Destructive Headbutting ability allows you to remove a key resource from your opponent. This weakens their attacks while your Rowdy Hammer attack builds up for a massive second hit.
Attacks
During your next turn, attacks used by this Pokémon do 150 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Abilities
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may use this Ability. Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that want to control the board by removing Energy. It works well with other Fighting types that can protect it from Grass weaknesses.
- •High damage output
- •Resource denial
- •Strong finisher
- •Weak to Grass types
- •Vulnerable to coin flip luck
- •Two prize penalty
Use the ability early to disrupt your opponent's strategy before they can attack.
Rampardos is known for its massive skull and powerful headbutts.
Remember that if this Pokémon is knocked out your opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one.
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