
Team Aqua's Secret Base
Rotated OutA Stadium card that makes it harder for opponents to move their Pokemon away.
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.
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.
- •Traps opponents
- •Protects your Pokemon
- •Low cost effect
- •Useless against non-Aqua decks
- •Does not stop attacks
- •Only affects retreat
Place this card early to force your opponent to spend energy on movement instead of attacking.
Team Aqua is a villainous group in the Hoenn region that seeks to expand the oceans.
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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