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Team Aqua's Secret Base card from the Double Crisis set
Illustration by Ryo Ueda. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stadium

Team Aqua's Secret Base

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A Stadium card that makes it harder for opponents to move their Pokemon away.

StadiumBeginner to play

What this card does

The card stays in play and affects every Pokemon on the field.

It adds one colourless retreat cost to all Pokemon except those belonging to Team Aqua.

What it does

Team Aqua's Secret Base

The Retreat Cost of each Pokémon in play (except for Team Aqua Pokémon) is {C} more.

This card increases the energy needed to retreat non-Aqua Pokemon by one. Your opponent must pay more energy to move their creatures away from attacks, which can trap them in difficult positions.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits best in a deck built around Team Aqua Pokemon. It protects your own units while hindering the opponent's ability to reposition.

Strengths
  • Traps opponents
  • Protects your Pokemon
  • Low cost effect
Watch out for
  • Useless against non-Aqua decks
  • Does not stop attacks
  • Only affects retreat
Pro tip

Place this card early to force your opponent to spend energy on movement instead of attacking.

Good to know

Team Aqua is a villainous group in the Hoenn region that seeks to expand the oceans.

Note for the parent

Check if your child is playing with a Team Aqua deck before suggesting this card, as it offers no benefit to other types.

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