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Cards/Talonflame BREAK
Talonflame BREAK card from the Steam Siege set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Talonflame BREAK

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A powerful but risky fire attacker that deals massive damage at a cost.

Fire170 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 170 hit points and costs two Fire energy to activate its attack.

Flare Blitz deals 150 damage but requires you to discard all Fire energy attached to Talonflame BREAK.

Signature attack

Flare Blitz

Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon. (150 damage)

This attack allows your Pokemon to deal heavy damage in a single turn. However, the downside is that it empties the Pokemon of its energy supply immediately after striking.

Attacks

FF
Flare Blitz150

Discard all Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks focused on high damage output where you can quickly re-attach energy sources. It works best when paired with cards that help restore Fire energy rapidly.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • One turn knockout potential
  • Ultra rare collectible
Watch out for
  • Leaves Pokemon defenceless
  • Requires specific energy types
  • Cannot attack next turn easily
Pro tip

Use this attack only when you are sure it will defeat the opponent or when you have a way to quickly put more Fire energy back onto Talonflame BREAK.

From the Pokédex

Talonflame is known for its incredible speed and fiery plumage that can reach temperatures high enough to melt steel.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that using this attack leaves their Pokemon vulnerable because it has no energy left to defend itself or use other moves.

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