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Toxtricity ex card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Toxtricity ex

A powerful Lightning attacker that spreads damage to weaker foes on the bench.

Lightning150 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Toxtricity ex deals 90 damage to a single target using two Lightning and one Colorless energy.

It also deals 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that already has damage on it.

Signature attack

Damaging Spark

This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it. (90 damage)

The key feature is its ability to hit multiple targets. If the opponent has damaged Pokemon sitting on their bench, this attack hits them all for extra damage at the same time.

Attacks

LLC
Damaging Spark90

This attack also does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has damage on it.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks focused on Lightning energy and aggressive attacks. It works best when you can quickly put damage on your opponent's bench to maximise its second effect.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Bench sweep capability
  • Two energy cost for power
Watch out for
  • Fighting type weakness
  • Double prize penalty on loss
  • Requires damaged targets to shine
Pro tip

Look for opponents who have already attacked with their bench Pokemon. That is when Toxtricity ex becomes most dangerous.

From the Pokédex

Toxtricity can change its form depending on how it was raised, which is reflected in its different appearance in the games.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using a Pokemon ex is high risk because their opponent gets two prize cards if it is knocked out.

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