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Cards/Team Rocket's Ekans
Team Rocket's Ekans card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by KEIICHIRO ITO. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Team Rocket's Ekans

Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon with a flip of the coin.

Darkness70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Flip a coin to potentially Paralyze your opponent's Active Pokémon.

A basic attack that deals 10 damage but has no other effects.

Signature attack

Gnaw

No game text. (10 damage)

This card can disrupt your opponent's strategy by Paralyzing their Active Pokémon, giving you an edge in battle. However, it relies on luck to succeed.

Attacks

C
Drag Down

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

D
Gnaw10

Which deck it belongs in

Suits decks looking for ways to disable the opponent's Active Pokémon, but may be less effective against opponents who have strong support cards or healing abilities.

Strengths
  • Can disrupt the opponent's strategy
  • Low cost and easy to use
Watch out for
  • Depends on luck for effectiveness
  • Limited additional impact beyond Paralysis
Pro tip

Pair with cards that can exploit a Paralyzed Pokémon, such as those that deal damage over time.

From the Pokédex

Team Rocket's Ekans is known for its ability to wrap around and paralyze its opponents quickly.

Note for the parent

Be aware that this card's success depends heavily on chance; consider pairing it with other cards that can capitalize on a Paralyzed opponent.

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