This guide explores the effects of the Poisoned condition in Pokémon TCG Pocket, detailing how it works, which cards inflict it, how to cure it, and strategies for building effective Poison decks.

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• What is Poisoned in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
• Which Cards Inflict Poisoned?
• How to Cure Poisoned
• Building a Strong Poison Deck

Pokémon TCG Pocket features several Special Conditions, including Poisoned. This status inflicts gradual HP loss on an Active Pokémon until cured or knocked out. This guide covers its mechanics, relevant cards, cures, and effective deck building strategies.

What is Poisoned?

Poisoned is a Special Condition that subtracts 10 HP at the end of each round, calculated during the round's Checkup phase. Unlike some effects, it persists until cured or the Pokémon is knocked out. While it can combine with other Special Conditions, multiple Poisoned effects don't stack; a Pokémon only loses 10 HP per turn. However, this status can be exploited by cards like Muk, which deals bonus damage to Poisoned opponents.

Which Cards Inflict Poisoned?

In the Genetic Apex expansion, several cards can inflict Poisoned:

• Weezing
• Grimer
• Nidoking
• Tentacruel
• Venomoth

Grimer stands out as an effective Basic Pokémon, poisoning opponents with a single Energy. Weezing's Gas Leak ability also inflicts Poisoned without Energy cost, but only while active.

How to Cure Poisoned?

Three methods exist to counteract Poisoned:

1. Evolution: Evolving a Poisoned Pokémon removes the condition.
2. Retreat: Benching the Pokémon prevents further HP loss.
3. Item Cards: Cards like Potion heal HP, extending survivability but not directly curing Poisoned.

Building a Strong Poison Deck

While not a top-tier archetype, a potent Poison deck can be built around the synergy of Grimer, Arbok, and Muk. Grimer quickly poisons, Arbok locks opponents' Active Pokémon, and Muk inflicts significant damage to Poisoned opponents.

Here's a sample decklist leveraging this synergy:

Poison Deck Details

Alternative strategies include using Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex, or a slower, high-damage approach with the Nidoking evolution line (Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking). Explore Pokémon TCG Pocket's Rental Decks for additional inspiration.