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Cards/Zangoose ex
Zangoose ex card from the Ascended Heroes set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Zangoose ex

Quick draw and self-sacrifice

Colorless200 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Draws 2 cards when you use Spike Draw.

Deals heavy damage with Wild Scissors but damages itself.

Signature attack

Wild Scissors

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself. (180 damage)

Spike Draw helps you gain card advantage, while Wild Scissors can quickly eliminate an opponent's weak Pokémon. However, it's costly to your Zangoose.

Attacks

C
Spike Draw20

Draw 2 cards.

CCC
Wild Scissors180

This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks that need quick setup and can afford to sacrifice a Pokémon for a turn or two.

Strengths
  • Draws cards efficiently.
  • Powerful attack against weaker opponents.
Watch out for
  • Self-damaging attack limits its use.
  • Weak to Fighting-type attacks.
Pro tip

Use Spike Draw early in the game to strengthen your hand before committing to Wild Scissors.

From the Pokédex

Zangoose is known for its speed and agility, making it a quick attacker on the battlefield.

Note for the parent

This card is great for setting up your deck but be cautious about overusing Wild Scissors as it weakens your own team.

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