Thundurus EX
Rotated OutA powerful but fragile Lightning attacker that can paralyze opponents or deal heavy damage at a cost.
What this card does
The Headlock attack deals 30 damage and flips a coin to either add more damage or paralyze the opponent's Active Pokemon.
The Voltage Rush attack deals 150 damage but causes Thundurus EX to take 50 damage itself.
Voltage Rush
This Pokémon does 50 damage to itself. (150 damage)
This card offers two distinct strategies depending on your playstyle. You can use Headlock to control the board by potentially paralyzing the opponent or dealing extra damage, or you can unleash Voltage Rush for high damage while accepting self-inflicted harm.
Attacks
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
This Pokémon does 50 damage to itself.
Which deck it belongs in
It fits well in a Lightning focused deck that aims for aggressive plays. The deck should include ways to heal Thundurus EX or protect it from Fighting type weaknesses.
- •High damage potential
- •Status effect capability
- •Basic Pokemon flexibility
- •Fighting type weakness
- •Self-damage risk
- •Prize card penalty on knockout
Use Headlock when you want to disrupt the opponent without risking your own Pokemon's health.
Thundurus is known as the Bolt Storm Pokemon and is said to appear during thunderstorms.
Remind your child that using the powerful Voltage Rush attack will weaken their own Pokemon, so they should plan carefully before playing it.
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