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Cards/Whirlipede
Whirlipede card from the Black Bolt set
Illustration by kurumitsu. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Whirlipede

Poisonous surprise with a boost

Darkness100 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

This card deals 30 damage plus an extra 60 if the opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned.

It can be used against Poisoned opponents for significant damage output.

Signature attack

Venoshock

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage. (30+ damage)

Whirlipede's Venoshock attack can deal a lot of damage to Poisoned opponents, making it very useful in battles where your opponent has a poisoned Pokémon.

Attacks

C
Venoshock30+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card works well in decks that focus on poisoning opposing Pokémon and dealing extra damage when they are affected by poison status effects.

Strengths
  • Poisonous attack
  • Extra damage boost
  • Versatile
Watch out for
  • Dependent on Poisoned status
  • Weak against Fighting types
Pro tip

Pair this card with moves that inflict poison to maximize its effectiveness in battle.

From the Pokédex

Whirlipede can be found in dark, damp areas where it preys on small insects.

Note for the parent

Look for ways to include this card in strategies that involve poisoning the opponent's Pokémon, as it can be very effective.

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