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Cards/Zarude
Zarude card from the Surging Sparks set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Zarude

Heals while attacking with extra Grass energy.

Grass120 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Heals 20 damage from Zarude when using Leaf Drain.

Can deal an additional 80 damage if you discard all Energy attached to Zarude for Jungle Whip.

Signature attack

Jungle Whip

You may put all Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand to have this attack do 80 more damage. (80+ damage)

Zarude's healing ability makes it a valuable asset in battle, and its powerful attack can be boosted by discarding Energy cards. This combination helps protect your Pokémon while dealing significant damage.

Attacks

G
Leaf Drain20

Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.

GGC
Jungle Whip80+

You may put all Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand to have this attack do 80 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on Grass-type strategies or those needing reliable healing and strong attacks.

Strengths
  • Heals while attacking
  • High attack power potential
  • Versatile play style
Watch out for
  • Needs multiple Grass energy cards
  • Discarding Energy can be risky if you don't have enough
Pro tip

Use Leaf Drain to heal Zarude before using Jungle Whip for maximum damage output.

From the Pokédex

Zarude is known for its ability to thrive in dense forests, where it uses its sharp claws to gather food and defend itself.

Note for the parent

Zarude is great for teaching kids about balancing offense with defense, making it a versatile card to include in their collection.

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