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Pokémon TCG Preview: Exploring 'Poison' Abilities & Card Showcase

Dec 31,24(11 months ago)
Pokémon TCG Preview: Exploring 'Poison' Abilities & Card Showcase

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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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

Poison Deck Example

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.

Muk in Action

Here's a sample decklist leveraging this synergy:

Poison Deck Details

Card Quantity Effect
Grimer x2 Applies Poisoned
Ekans x2 Evolves into Arbok
Arbok x2 Locks in the enemy’s Active Pokémon
Muk x2 Deals 120 DMG to Poisoned Pokémon
Koffing x2 Evolves into Weezing
Weezing x2 Applies Poisoned with an Ability
Koga x2 Returns an Active Weezing or Muk to hand
Poké Ball x2 Draws a Basic Pokémon
Professor's Research x2 Draws two cards
Sabrina x1 Forces enemy's Active Pokémon to Retreat
X Speed x1 Discounts Retreat Cost

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.

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