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Unveiling Pokémon TCG Pocket: Poison and Its Potent Cards

Author : Victoria Jan 23,2025

This guide explores the intricacies of Poison in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a Special Condition mirroring the physical card game. This guide covers how Poisoned works, which cards inflict it, how to cure it, and effective deck-building strategies.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket replicates several Special Conditions from the physical game, including Poisoned. This effect gradually depletes an Active Pokémon's HP until cured or knocked out. Understanding its application, the cards involved, cures, and effective deck strategies is crucial.

What is Poisoned in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Poisoned is a Special Condition that subtracts 10 HP at the end of each round, calculated during the Checkup phase. Unlike some effects, it persists until cured or the Pokémon is defeated. While it can combine with other Special Conditions, it doesn't stack with additional Poison effects; only 10 HP is lost per round regardless of application frequency. Pokémon with Poison-based abilities, like Muk (dealing +50 DMG to Poisoned opponents), can exploit this status.

Which Cards Inflict Poisoned?

In the Genetic Apex expansion, five cards inflict Poisoned: Weezing, Grimer, Nidoking, Tentacruel, and Venomoth. Grimer stands out as a Basic Pokémon poisoning opponents with one Energy. Weezing's "Gas Leak" ability (usable only when Active) also inflicts Poisoned without Energy cost.

For Poison decks, consider Pokémon TCG Pocket's Rental Decks; Koga's deck, featuring Grimer and Arbok, is a good starting point.

How to Cure Poisoned?

Image: How to Cure Poisoned

Three methods exist:

  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 outright curing Poisoned.

Best Poison Decks?

Image: Example Poison Deck

While not a top-tier archetype, a strong Poison deck can be built around the Grimer, Arbok, and Muk synergy. Grimer quickly poisons opponents, Arbok traps them, and Muk inflicts up to 120 DMG on Poisoned enemies.

Poisoned Deck Example

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 via Ability
Koga x2 Returns Active Weezing or Muk to your 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 Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex, or a slower, high-damage Nidoking evolution line (Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking).

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