Roserade GL
Rotated OutA Grass-type Roserade that can hurt your opponent's bench when their main Pokemon is already weakened.
What this card does
The Poison Bind attack poisons the target and stops it from retreating for one turn.
The Long Whip attack deals 30 damage to a Benched Pokemon if the target has any special condition.
Long Whip
If the Defending Pokémon is affected by any Special Conditions, you may do 30 damage to any 1 Benched Pokémon instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (30 damage)
This card shines when your opponent already has a poisoned or confused Pokemon. You can use Long Whip to bypass their main defender and hit a weaker Pokemon on their bench instead.
Attacks
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned and can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
If the Defending Pokémon is affected by any Special Conditions, you may do 30 damage to any 1 Benched Pokémon instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Which deck it belongs in
It fits well in decks that focus on applying status conditions like poison or paralysis. It works best alongside cards that help keep the enemy's active Pokemon stuck.
- •Bench damage
- •Retreat lock
- •Status teamwork
- •Weak to fire
- •Requires setup
- •Low HP
Use Poison Bind first to stop the opponent from switching out, then follow up with Long Whip on their next turn.
Roserade is known for its elegant appearance and carries a bouquet of flowers that release toxic pollen.
Remind your child to check for special conditions before using the second attack, as it will not work otherwise.
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