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Cards/Zeraora
Zeraora card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Ryuta Fuse. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Zeraora

Zeraora is a powerful lightning-based Basic Pokémon with a devastating attack.

Lightning100 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Scratch deals 20 damage without any extras, making it useful for quick hits.

Thunder Raid discards all Energy from this Pokémon and does massive 210 damage to an opponent's Benched Pokémon.

Signature attack

Scratch

No game text. (20 damage)

Thunder Raid is its standout ability, allowing Zeraora to deal significant damage even when out of Energy. It's perfect for taking down key support Pokémon on the bench.

Attacks

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Scratch20
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Thunder Raid

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon, and this attack does 210 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon ex. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

Zeraora fits well in decks that can handle discarding Energy but need a powerful finisher against Bench-based strategies.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Versatile attack options
  • Effective against Benched Pokémon
Watch out for
  • Discarding all Energy can be costly
  • Dependent on having enough Lightning Energy
Pro tip

Pair Zeraora with cards that provide extra Lightning Energy to maximize its potential.

From the Pokédex

Zeraora's speed is so fast it creates a sonic boom, making thunderclaps sound like a single clap.

Note for the parent

Thunder Raid is risky, so ensure your child has a backup plan to avoid running out of Energy.

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