Front-end preview · v0.2.0build 20260910.0839
Pokémon Parents Oceania
Cards/Team Rocket's Tarountula
Team Rocket's Tarountula card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by Saboteri. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Team Rocket's Tarountula

A basic Spider with a self-damaging attack.

Grass50 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Attacks for 30 Grass energy and deals 10 damage to Team Rocket's Tarountula itself.

Can be useful in early game situations where you need quick hits.

Signature attack

Take Down

This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself. (30 damage)

Team Rocket's Tarountula can deal some damage quickly, but it hurts itself in the process. It's best for decks that can handle its self-damaging attack.

Attacks

G
Take Down30

This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on early game pressure and quick attacks.

Strengths
  • Quick damage output
  • Flexible energy type
Watch out for
  • Self-damaging attack
  • Weak against Fire types
Pro tip

Pair with Fire Energy cards to maximize this card's effectiveness without dealing self-damage.

From the Pokédex

Team Rocket's Tarountula can grow up to 30 centimeters in length.

Note for the parent

This card is common and can be a good addition to your child's deck for some quick hits, but ensure they understand the cost involved.

Free, for parents

Join our parents' Discord

Swap tips, lifts to events, deck help and encouragement with other parents across Oceania. It is a parents-led community, so children take part through a parent.

Parents-led and moderated. See how we keep it safe.