Tentacool
A basic water Pokemon that poisons opponents with its sting.
What this card does
Tentacool has 60 hit points and costs one Water energy and one Colorless energy to attack.
Its Poison Sting attack deals 20 damage and puts the opponent's Active Pokemon into the Poisoned status.
Poison Sting
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. (20 damage)
The key feature here is the Poisoned condition, which means the poisoned Pokemon takes extra damage at the end of each turn. This makes Tentacool useful for wearing down stronger opponents over time rather than defeating them instantly.
Attacks
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Which deck it belongs in
This card fits well in a Water type deck where you can easily provide the required energy. It is particularly helpful in decks that aim to control the game by applying damage over time.
- •Simple setup
- •Status effect
- •Low energy cost
- •Weak to Lightning
- •Low hit points
- •One time use per turn
Use Tentacool early to apply the Poisoned status before your opponent can switch out their stronger Pokemon.
Tentacool is a jellyfish-like Pokemon that floats in warm seas and uses its tentacles to capture prey.
Remind your child that the Poisoned status only affects the Active Pokemon and will heal if that Pokemon is switched out.
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