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Cards/Spidops
Spidops card from the Paldean Wonders set
Illustration by Anesaki Dynamic. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Spidops

A grass-type Spidops that stops the opponent from retreating.

Grass100 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

The card has 100 hit points.

It uses the Bind Down attack for one grass energy.

This attack deals 40 damage.

Signature attack

Bind Down

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat. (40 damage)

Bind Down stops the opponent's Pokemon from moving away to safety. This forces them to stay in the fight and take more hits.

Attacks

G
Bind Down40

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits a deck that wants to trap opponents. It works well with other cards that deal damage while the enemy is stuck.

Strengths
  • Traps opponents
  • Low energy cost
  • Simple effect
Watch out for
  • Weak to fire
  • Limited damage
  • One turn restriction
Pro tip

Use Bind Down early to lock in a high HP Pokemon for easy follow up attacks.

From the Pokédex

Spidops uses its legs to weave intricate webs that catch prey.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that the opponent can still attack their Spidops even if it cannot retreat.

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