Wartortle
A sturdy defensive Wall that protects itself while on the bench.
What this card does
Wartortle has an ability called Shell Shield.
This ability stops all damage from attacks as long as it stays on your Bench.
Shell Shield
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.
The key feature is Shell Shield, which makes Wartortle immune to damage while it rests on the bench. This allows you to keep a safe Pokemon ready for later without risking its health during the early game.
Attacks
Abilities
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that rely on switching Pokemon frequently or building up resources safely. It works well in strategies where you need a reliable backup that cannot be knocked out by direct attacks.
- •Immune to damage
- •Bench safety
- •Reliable backup
- •Lightning weakness
- •Cannot attack from bench
- •Requires switching
Keep Wartortle on the Bench to block damage, then switch it to the Active spot when you are ready to deal 60 damage with Waterfall.
Wartortle is known for its long tail, which is said to indicate its age and vitality.
Remind your child that Wartortle is safe from damage only while it is on the Bench, so they must move it to the Active spot to attack.
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