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Cards/Team Rocket's Zubat
Team Rocket's Zubat card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by toi8. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Team Rocket's Zubat

A basic trainer for early battles.

Darkness50 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Attacks the opponent's Active Pokémon, making them Poisoned.

Costs a Darkness Energy.

Signature attack

Poison Spray

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

This card is simple but effective for introducing young players to basic attacks and the concept of poisoning opponents. It's a common choice in beginner decks due to its straightforward mechanics.

Attacks

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Poison Spray

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in basic trainer decks focusing on early game strategies and introducing the idea of status effects like poisoning.

Strengths
  • Easy to use
  • Common and affordable
  • Introduces basic attack concepts
Watch out for
  • Limited in advanced decks
  • Weak against Lightning-type attacks
Pro tip

Use Zubat early in the game to set up a poisoned condition for your opponent's Active Pokémon.

From the Pokédex

Zubat can be found near caves and dark areas, often seen fluttering around at night.

Note for the parent

Team Rocket's Zubat is great for teaching the basics of playing Pokémon cards, especially about attacking and poisoning opponents.

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