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Cards/Squawkabilly
Squawkabilly card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Julie Hang. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Squawkabilly

Switches your opponent's Active Pokémon with a weaker one.

Colorless70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Allows you to swap out your opponent's Active Pokémon for one on their Bench, giving them a less threatening option.

Useful for setting up favorable trades or dealing with strong attackers.

Signature attack

Push Down

You may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.) (20 damage)

Squawkabilly can disrupt your opponent's strategy by forcing them to use a different Pokémon. This can be particularly handy when you're facing powerful attackers and need to buy some time.

Attacks

C
Push Down20

You may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on setting up trades or managing the game flow, especially against aggressive strategies.

Strengths
  • Flexible
  • Disruptive
  • Easy to use
Watch out for
  • Doesn't deal damage directly
  • Dependent on opponent's Bench
Pro tip

Use Squawkabilly when you need to change the momentum of the game quickly, especially against fast attackers.

From the Pokédex

Squawkabilly can mimic the sounds of various birds, which helps it blend into its surroundings.

Note for the parent

This card is versatile and common, making it a good addition for beginners looking to mix things up in their deck.

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