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Cards/Team Rocket's Honchkrow
Team Rocket's Honchkrow card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by hncl. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Team Rocket's Honchkrow

A flexible attacker that scales its damage based on discarded Team Rocket Supporter cards.

Darkness130 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

It uses the Rocket Feathers attack to deal 60 damage for each Team Rocket Supporter card you discard from your hand.

It can also use Hammer In for a flat 100 damage without discarding any cards.

Signature attack

Hammer In

No game text. (100 damage)

The key feature is that its first attack gets stronger as you get rid of more Team Rocket Supporter cards. This means the player must manage their hand carefully to maximise the damage output.

Attacks

CC
Rocket Feathers60×

You may discard any number of Supporter cards that have "Team Rocket" in their name from your hand, and this attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

DCC
Hammer In100

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits best in a deck built around the Team Rocket theme. It requires other Team Rocket Supporter cards to function effectively.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Teamwork with Team Rocket cards
  • Flexible attack options
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning attacks
  • Requires specific Supporter cards
  • Lower base HP than some Stage 1 Pokemon
Pro tip

Save the Team Rocket Supporter cards until you are ready to use the Rocket Feathers attack for maximum effect.

From the Pokédex

Honchkrow is known for its aggressive nature and sharp beak which it uses to hunt down prey.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to explain how discarding cards from their hand affects the attack power during play.

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