Getting a bit lucky and doing this multiple turns in a row can ravage any foe. Though, if luck is not something a trainer wants to rely on, this shellfish Pokemon's Hydrocannon attack can blow adversaries out of the water with a no-downside maximum damage of 70 HP. For high and consistent damage, versatility, as well as longevity, this Blastoise is the Dark Pokemon with the most promise of doom for a player's enem

Totodile is famous in the Pokémon community for its playful, energetic, if not mischievous at times, nature. So this scene capturing one leaping out of a field of flowers over a white fence perfectly encapsulates the "ideal" Totodile that fans all know and love. Just below the crocodile Pokémon's feet is where the original border of the frame was. That means that the majority of the fence line, the meadows, and even the trail are not part of the original artw

It is difficult to imagine Plusle without an accompanying Minun or vice versa, so the original image of the dynamic duo frolicking through the woods of Hoenn is a great one. But SumiPaints's faithful fulfillment of the details transforms the image from great to splendid. Everything from the extra sunbeams being placed due to the original shaded detail on Plusle to the sense of movement given to us by the painted grass, meant to highlight that the pair is moving at a brisk pace. The skill of an artist is found in many facets and attention to detail is certainly one of t

Virizion EX is a Basic Pokémon with 170 HP and belongs to the Black & White - Plasma Blast expansion of the franchise. This ultra beasts music attacks-rare card boasts of a powerful ability Verdant Wind, which protects each of the player’s Pokémon that has a grass energy-card attached to it from being affected by any Special Condition. If Special Conditions are already imposed on any Pokémon of the player with grass energy attached to it, this ability removes them instan

The second ability is Surf Together, which requires two water and one colorless energy card and deals 50 damage, as well as 10 extra damage for every one of the player’s benched pokémon. Furthermore, after flipping a coin, if it lands on tails, there is an extra 10 damage to each of the player’s benched pokémon. All in all, it is a powerful attacker that works efficiently, and, therefore, has found its place in many successful decks on the world st

However, the most powerful in all the Vileplume cards have to be the one belonging to Ancient Origins expansion, which with its 130 HP Stage 2 portfolio, has an ability called Irritating Pollen, blocking players from using any item cards. This is especially useful when stopping powerful Pokémon from setting up and the additional attack of Solar Beam with 70 damage and a cost of two grass-energy and one-colorless comes as a welcome bo

Dark Pokemon, which should not be confused with Dark-type Pokemon , are pocket monsters who have turned to the shadier side of things, almost always due to their trainer being such a character themselves. Their moves and card art reflect their more sinister nature, although some are merely all bark and no bite. However, a few live up to their ominous reputation for being foes that players wish to av

There are other butterfly-like Pokemon that have attacks like this as well. Vivillon from the Forbidden Light Expansion has Vivid Powder, an attack that makes the foe Poisoned and Asleep simultaneously while also doing 50 damage. Having a deck full of butterflies sounds cute but could be a deadly strat

With that in mind, a reason the trading card game so famous is that players have the option of winning a game via various means. With cards having special abilities and powers, it is no surprise that PTCG has become so entertaining for fans. One such card that the decks' support is the Trainer Cards, also known as Supporter Ca

Certain status conditions afflict Pokemon in different ways. Being Paralyzed will force the card to be turned clockwise on the field, Asleep will turn it counter-clockwise, and Confused will set it upside down. These three cannot usually be active at the same time but Pokemon suffering from one of these can also be Poisoned, much like in Butterfree V's att

It is a well-known fact that the Pokémon franchise is a huge one, with anime, manga, video games, wonderful toys , and perfect gift ideas making the pocket monsters famous throughout the world. However, the most popular element of the franchise has to be the Pokémon Trading Card Game. With a wide range of cards to choose from, decks to construct, and a fun and engrossing gameplay, PTCG has become a crowd favorite since the time of its rele

This flame Pokemon's Continuous Fireball attack is as destructive as it sounds, able to dish out 50 and 100 damage attacks with ease; however, if loaded with more energies, it can deal even greater damage to scorch nearly any foe to as

There have been many Venusaur cards released since the TCG was created in the late '90s. They all vary quite a lot in appearance and strength, though they have a consistent pattern. Venusaurs typically have Abilities and multiple moves that heal themselves, manipulate energy in some way, deal huge damage, or apply special conditions to the