Team Rocket's Nidoran♂
A basic Pokémon with two Darkness Energy attacks.
What this card does
Pierce deals 10 damage and is free in terms of Energy.
Hammer In costs one more Colorless Energy but does 30 damage.
Hammer In
No game text. (30 damage)
While Pierce is a quick hit, Hammer In packs a much bigger punch. Both attacks are useful for dealing with weaker opponents or setting up stronger moves.
Attacks
Which deck it belongs in
Suitable as a filler card in Darkness-type decks due to its common nature and cost-effective Pierce attack.
- •Cost-effective Pierce attack
- •Good damage with Hammer In
- •Limited by Fighting weakness
- •Dependent on Darkness Energy availability
Use Pierce to quickly take out weak Pokémon and save Hammer In for bigger threats.
Nidoran♂ is known for its sharp horns, which it uses in self-defense.
Hammer In can be quite powerful if you have the Energy, so it's worth saving for key battles.
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