Swampert
A heavy hitter that disrupts both players by removing energy.
What this card does
Swampert has 150 HP and costs three Water Energy to attack.
The Large Whirlpool attack deals 100 damage and forces you to discard a random Energy from any Pokémon in play.
Large Whirlpool
Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (100 damage)
This attack is powerful because it removes resources from the board. It affects both your Pokemon and your opponent's, which can stop big moves but also slow down your own team.
Attacks
Discard a random Energy from among the Energy attached to all Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Which deck it belongs in
It suits aggressive decks that want to control the flow of the game. It works well when you have plenty of Water Energy to replace what gets discarded.
- •High damage output
- •Disrupts opponent's plan
- •Removes key resources
- •Random energy loss
- •Weak to Lightning attacks
- •Requires three energy to attack
Use this attack when the opponent is ready to use a powerful move that needs specific energy.
Swampert is known for its ability to swim at high speeds and dig through sand.
Explain to your child that this card is risky because it can accidentally remove energy from their own Pokemon.
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