Skeledirge ex
Rotated OutA powerful Metal type that boosts damage and ignores defence effects.
What this card does
Skeledirge ex has 330 HP and evolves from Crocalor.
You can discard a Basic Fire Energy to add 60 damage to all your attacks this turn.
Its Luster Burn attack deals 160 damage that ignores any effects on the opponent's Active Pokémon.
Incendiary Song
Once during your turn, you may discard a Basic {R} Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. During this turn, attacks used by your Pokémon do 60 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
The Incendiary Song ability lets you boost your damage by discarding a Fire Energy card. This means your attacks hit much harder and the Luster Burn attack cannot be stopped by defensive effects on the opponent's side.
Attacks
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Abilities
Once during your turn, you may discard a Basic {R} Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. During this turn, attacks used by your Pokémon do 60 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on Metal or Fire types. It works best when you have enough Basic Fire Energy cards to support its ability.
- •High damage output
- •Ignores defence effects
- •Strong attack power
- •Discards energy resources
- •Vulnerable to Fire weakness
- •Opponent takes two prizes if knocked out
Save the Basic Fire Energy for the ability when you are ready to deal significant damage.
Skeledirge is a Stage 2 Pokémon introduced in the Paradox Rift set.
Your child will need to manage their hand carefully because using the ability requires discarding a card permanently.
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