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Cards/Scovillain
Scovillain card from the Paldean Wonders set
Illustration by kodama. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Scovillain

A grassy attacker that hits harder against specific types.

Grass100 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

The card has 100 hit points and evolves from Capsakid.

It uses the Red-Hot Headbutt attack for 60 damage plus an extra 40 if the opponent's active Pokemon is Grass or Metal.

Signature attack

Red-Hot Headbutt

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Grass or Metal Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage. (60+ damage)

The key feature of this card is its conditional bonus damage. It deals a standard 60 points, but you can add 40 more if your opponent is using a Grass or Metal Pokemon.

Attacks

GC
Red-Hot Headbutt60+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Grass or Metal Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that aim to target Grass or Metal types. It works best when you can predict or force the opponent to use those specific Pokemon.

Strengths
  • Bonus damage
  • Grass type
  • Stage 1 evolution
Watch out for
  • Fire weakness
  • Conditional attack
Pro tip

Look at the opponent's active Pokemon before attacking to decide if you should use this move.

From the Pokédex

Scovillain is a spicy Pokemon that resembles a cherry pepper.

Note for the parent

Check which Pokemon is active on your child's opponent before attacking to see if the extra damage applies.

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