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Cards/Victreebel
Victreebel card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by MAHOU. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon

Victreebel

A grassy predator that can force your child's opponent to use a weak Pokémon.

Grass140 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

It has 140 hit points and evolves from Weepinbell.

It can attack for 60 damage using Grass and Colorless energy.

It has an ability called Fragrance Trap that lets you switch one of the opponent's Basic Pokémon into battle.

Signature ability

Fragrance Trap

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, once during your turn, you may switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon to the Active Spot.

Fragrance Trap allows your child to move one of their opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon to the Active Spot once per turn. This is useful because it brings a weaker or less prepared enemy into play where it can be attacked.

Attacks

GC
Vine Whip60

Abilities

AbilityFragrance Trap

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, once during your turn, you may switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon to the Active Spot.

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that rely on switching strategies to control the battlefield. It works best when paired with cards that benefit from facing Basic Pokémon directly.

Strengths
  • Control over opponent's board
  • One Shiny rarity
  • Solid damage output
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire attacks
  • Single use ability per turn
  • Requires Basic Pokémon on bench to work
Pro tip

Save Fragrance Trap for when the opponent has a weak Basic Pokémon on their bench that your child can defeat easily.

From the Pokédex

Victreebel is known for its sweet scent which lures in prey before it snaps shut with its large leaves.

Note for the parent

The ability only works once per turn, so your child needs to choose the right moment to use it for maximum effect.

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