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

Team Rocket's Blipbug

A basic grass Pokemon that lets you peek at your opponent's hidden rewards.

Grass60 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 60 Hit Points and costs one Grass energy to play.

It uses the Searching Eyes attack to look at one of your opponent's face-down Prize cards.

Signature attack

Searching Eyes

Look at 1 of your opponent's face-down Prize cards.

The Searching Eyes ability allows you to see a card from your opponent's prize pile without revealing it to them. This gives you valuable information about what they might be trying to win with.

Attacks

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Searching Eyes

Look at 1 of your opponent's face-down Prize cards.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that rely on strategy and knowing the opponent's hand or prizes. It works well in control-style games where information is key.

Strengths
  • Information gathering
  • Basic Pokemon
  • Low energy cost
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire
  • Only 60 HP
  • Common rarity
Pro tip

Use this attack early to find out if your opponent is close to winning with a powerful Pokemon.

From the Pokédex

Blipbug is a small bug Pokemon that emits a sweet scent to attract prey.

Note for the parent

Explain that seeing a prize card helps your child plan their next moves but does not take the card away.

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