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Thunder Mountain ◇ card from the Lost Thunder set
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Stadium

Thunder Mountain ◇

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A stadium card that lowers lightning costs and protects itself from disruption.

StadiumBeginner to play

What this card does

The attacks of Lightning Pokemon cost one less Energy to use for both players.

If a player plays an Item or Supporter card from their hand, its effects on this Stadium card are prevented.

What it does

Thunder Mountain ◇

The attacks of Lightning Pokémon (both yours and your opponent’s) cost Lightning less. Whenever any player plays an Item or Supporter card from their hand, prevent all effects of that card done to this Stadium card.

This card reduces the energy needed for lightning attacks by one. It also stops opponent's disruption cards from removing it from play.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks built around Lightning Pokemon that want to attack faster. The protection helps keep the stadium active longer.

Strengths
  • Lower energy costs
  • Self-protection
  • Double-sided benefit
Watch out for
  • Affects opponent too
  • Only stops hand plays
  • Specific type only
Pro tip

Use it when your lightning Pokemon need that extra energy to attack.

Good to know

Stadium cards change the rules of the battlefield for everyone.

Note for the parent

Your child can use this to make their lightning Pokemon stronger while staying safe from certain removal cards.

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