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Team Rocket's Golbat card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by AKIRA EGAWA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Team Rocket's Golbat

Deals damage and confuses the opponent's Active Pokémon.

Darkness80 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Confuses the opponent's Active Pokémon, which can make their moves less effective.

Can also deal 20 damage to two of the opponent's Pokémon when evolving.

Signature ability

Sneaky Bite

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

This card is great for setting up confusion and dealing consistent damage. Its ability allows for strategic evolution plays during your turn.

Attacks

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Confuse Ray30

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.

Abilities

AbilitySneaky Bite

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on Darkness Energy and confusion strategies, providing both direct damage and setup opportunities.

Strengths
  • Flexible evolution play
  • Confusion effect on opponent's Active Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Dependent on Darkness Energy
  • Limited direct damage output
Pro tip

Use Sneaky Bite to set up confusion before evolving Golbat for maximum impact.

From the Pokédex

Golbat can store up to 100 liters of venom, enough to incapacitate even the largest prey.

Note for the parent

This card can be quite versatile and useful in certain decks, so keep an eye out for it when building or playing with your child's team.

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