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Thick Scale card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by Toyste Beach. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
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Thick Scale

Protects against certain types of damage.

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What this card does

Reduces damage to Dragon Pokémon from specific attack types by 50 points.

Helpful for defending against a variety of attacks.

What it does

Thick Scale

The Dragon Pokémon this card is attached to takes 50 less damage from attacks from your opponent's Grass, Fire, Water, or Lightning Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Thick Scale provides crucial protection to your Dragon Pokémon, making them harder targets for Grass, Fire, Water, and Lightning-type attacks. This is especially useful in battles where these types are common.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks featuring Dragon Pokémon that face frequent Grass, Fire, Water, or Lightning attacks.

Strengths
  • Versatile protection
  • Reduces overall damage
Watch out for
  • Only affects specific types
  • Doesn't cover all attacks
Pro tip

Attach Thick Scale to your Dragon Pokémon as early as possible in the game to maximize its effectiveness.

Good to know

Thick scales on a Dragon Pokémon can absorb and deflect various forms of energy, making them more resilient.

Note for the parent

Consider including this card if your child's deck often faces these attack types.

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