Spinarak
Prevents the opponent's Pokémon from fleeing.
What this card does
Attacks with Gooey Thread to stop the defending Pokémon from switching out during your opponent's next turn.
Useful for setting up a follow-up attack.
Gooey Thread
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat. (10 damage)
Spinarak's ability makes it hard for your opponent to switch out their key Pokémon, giving you more time to deal damage. This can be crucial in close battles.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks focusing on controlling the flow of the game and setting up attacks.
- •Stops opponent's Pokémon from switching out
- •Helpful for setup turns
- •Fire weakness can be exploited easily
- •Needs support to maximize its potential
Pair Spinarak with Fire-type weaknesses or strong Grass attackers.
Spinarak spins protective silk cocoons that also serve as a means of defense.
Spinarak is a solid choice if you want to control the battle pace without relying on powerful attacks.
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