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Venture Bomb card from the Team Rocket Returns set
Illustration by Katsura Tabata. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Trainer

Venture Bomb

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A risky Trainer card that deals damage to either side.

TrainerBeginner to play

What this card does

Flip a coin when you play this card.

Heads means the opponent takes 1 damage.

Tails means your own Pokemon takes 1 damage.

What it does

Venture Bomb

Flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If tails, put 1 damage counter on 1 of your Pokémon.

This card is called Rocket's Secret Machine because it works like a gamble. You might hurt the opponent or you might hurt yourself depending on the coin toss.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that can survive a little self-damage. It is best for players who enjoy high risk strategies.

Strengths
  • Random damage
  • Uncommon rarity
  • Team Rocket theme
Watch out for
  • Self-damage risk
  • Coin flip uncertainty
Pro tip

Use this card only when your Pokemon are healthy enough to take a hit.

Good to know

Rocket's Secret Machines are gadgets used by the Team Rocket grunts in their schemes.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card is a 50 percent chance of helping and a 50 percent chance of hurting them.

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