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Cards/Rillaboom
Rillaboom card from the Twilight Masquerade set
Illustration by toriyufu. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Rillaboom

Rillaboom's Drum Beating makes your opponent pay more for their attacks.

Grass180 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Drum Beating raises the cost of the Defending Pokémon's attacks by one Colorless Energy and its Retreat Cost by one Colorless Energy.

Wood Hammer deals 180 damage to Rillaboom but also 50 damage to itself.

Signature attack

Wood Hammer

This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself. (180 damage)

Rillaboom's Drum Beating can disrupt your opponent's strategy, making their attacks more costly. However, its powerful Wood Hammer attack can quickly turn the tide in your favor.

Attacks

G
Drum Beating60

During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon cost Colorless more, and its Retreat Cost is Colorless more.

GG
Wood Hammer180

This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that need a strong offensive punch and can handle some self-damage to deal massive damage.

Strengths
  • Disruptive Drum Beating
  • High-powered Wood Hammer
  • Flexible against various strategies
Watch out for
  • Self-damaging attack
  • Needs careful placement in the deck
Pro tip

Use Rillaboom's Drum Beating early to set up for its powerful Wood Hammer later in the game.

From the Pokédex

Rillaboom is a towering tree Pokémon that can play the drums, making it both a formidable fighter and a musical powerhouse.

Note for the parent

Be cautious with Rillaboom as it can take significant damage from its own attacks, but its Drum Beating ability can be very useful.

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