Team Rocket's Nidorino
A tough fighter with a special move against damaged opponents.
What this card does
Hammer In deals 30 damage and has no extra effects.
Horn Rend deals 60 damage plus an extra 60 if the opponent's Active Pokémon is already damaged.
Horn Rend
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage. (60+ damage)
Horn Rend can be very effective against Pokémon with damage counters, making this Nidorino a strong choice in battles where your opponent has taken some hits.
Attacks
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
This card works well in decks that aim to deal consistent damage and benefit from exploiting already-damaged opponents.
- •Effective against damaged opponents
- •Common rarity makes it easy to acquire
- •Solid base attack for Stage 1 Pokémon
- •Only deals basic damage on Hammer In
- •Dependent on opponent's Active Pokémon having counters
Use Hammer In early in the game to set up conditions for Horn Rend later.
Team Rocket's Nidorino is known for its resilience and offensive prowess, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield.
Consider pairing this with cards that can inflict initial damage or set up situations where the Active Pokémon will have counters by the time you use Horn Rend.
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