Team Rocket's Tarountula
A low-cost Grass type that deals damage at the expense of its own survival.
What this card does
This card has 50 HP and requires one Grass Energy to play.
It can use the attack Take Down to deal 30 damage to an opponent's Pokemon.
The cost for this attack is that Tarountula takes 10 damage itself.
Take Down
This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself. (30 damage)
The Take Down attack allows your child to remove a significant portion of an opponent's health quickly. However, the self-damage means this card will likely be knocked out shortly after using its main move.
Attacks
This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits best in fast decks that aim to defeat opponents before Tarountula is removed from play. It works well alongside cards that can revive or protect weaker Pokemon.
- •Low energy cost
- •Quick damage output
- •Basic Pokemon status
- •Self-damage risk
- •Fire weakness
- •Low total health
Use this card only when you can afford to lose it, or pair it with a way to heal its damage.
Tarountula is a spider-like Pokemon that spins silk to catch prey.
Explain to your child that powerful moves often come with risks, and they must weigh the benefit of dealing damage against losing their own card.
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