Repel
Switch your opponent's Active Pokémon to their Bench.
What this card does
Allows you to swap out your opponent's Active Pokémon for one on their Bench, giving them a fresh start.
This can disrupt your opponent's strategy and give you an advantage.
Repel
Switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Repel forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon, which can be used offensively or defensively depending on the situation. It's particularly useful in decks focused on early game control.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks that aim for quick switches and maintaining momentum throughout the game.
- •Disruptive
- •Flexible
- •Rarity: Uncommon
- •Dependent on your opponent having Bench Pokémon
- •May be less effective against decks with multiple Active Pokémon
Use Repel when you predict your opponent is about to use a powerful move, forcing them to switch before they can attack.
Repel helps protect the environment by preventing harmful interactions between different species of Pokémon.
This card is great for teaching your child about strategic planning and responding to their opponent's moves.
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