Swalot
Swalot can deal extra damage with its powerful attack.
What this card does
Devouring Mouth deals 160 more damage if Swalot has more Energy than the opponent's Active Pokémon.
Venomous Hit poisons the opponent's Active Pokémon for a hefty 100 damage.
Venomous Hit
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. (100 damage)
Swalot can significantly boost its attack power and also poison your opponent's key Pokémon, making it a formidable Stage 1 choice for Dark-type decks.
Attacks
If this Pokémon has more Energy attached than your opponent's Active Pokémon, this attack does 160 more damage.
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in Dark-type decks that aim to out-Energy opponents or focus on poisoning their Active Pokémon.
- •Strong attack with potential extra damage
- •Poisons the opponent's Active Pokémon
- •Needs multiple Darkness Energy to be effective
- •Weak against Fighting-type attacks
Always try to attach at least two Darkness Energies for best results with Swalot's attacks.
Swalot can absorb and digest its prey, using the nutrients to grow stronger.
Consider pairing Swalot with other Darkness Energy cards for maximum effect and strategy.
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