Rocket's Articuno ex
Rotated OutA defensive Darkness-type ex Pokemon that blocks status effects while gathering energy.
What this card does
It uses the Darkness Veil ability to stop non-damage effects from opponent attacks if it has Darkness Energy attached.
It can search its discard pile for a Water Energy card using the Freeze Solid attack.
Ice Wing deals 50 damage but has no extra effect.
Darkness Veil
As long as Rocket's Articuno ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it prevent all effects except damage by an opponent's attack done to Rocket's Articuno ex."
The key feature is the Darkness Veil ability, which acts as a shield against conditions like paralysis or confusion. This only works while the Pokemon has at least one Darkness Energy attached to it.
Attacks
Search your discard pile for a Water Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Articuno ex."
Abilities
As long as Rocket's Articuno ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it prevent all effects except damage by an opponent's attack done to Rocket's Articuno ex."
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on disrupting the opponent's strategy rather than dealing heavy damage quickly. It works well in teams that can easily attach Darkness Energy to activate its protection.
- •Status protection
- •Energy retrieval
- •Defensive playstyle
- •Loses two prizes on defeat
- •Weak to Metal types
- •Requires specific energy
Attach a Darkness Energy first to activate the shield before your opponent can use troublesome attacks.
Articuno is known as the Freeze Pokemon and is said to bring winter when it flies.
Remember that because it is an ex Pokemon, your child loses two prize cards if this one is knocked out.
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