BIDOOF Card Leaks and Players Are Completely Baffled

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Summary

  • The new Bidoof card in Pokemon TCG Pocket may be a game changer with it halving opponents’ HP.
  • Some players devise strategies to use Bidoof as a counter to stallers.
  • However, others see Bidoof as a glass cannon with limited utility.

In the third expansion of the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, a fresh Bidoof card has sparked debate among players, leaving them puzzled about whether it’s too powerful or merely a redundant addition to their deck. This latest Bidoof card is only one of several new elements set to arrive in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket at the end of January, but it could well be one of the most hotly discussed.

In the fourth generation of the Pokemon game series, Bidoof is among the first Pokemon that trainers come across in games like Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. It doesn’t have any standout statistics, but it can learn almost every HM move in early Pokemon games, making it very useful for navigating the world. This utility has earned it a loyal fanbase.

In traditional battles within the Pokemon universe, Bidoof hasn’t been particularly effective due to its lack of combat utility. However, this could be about to change in the mobile card battler game “Pokemon TCG Pocket” with the release of the Space-Time Smackdown set. This global launch happens between January 19th and 20th (depending on time zone) and includes a unique Bidoof card. Unlike its usual stats, this basic Pokemon boasts 60 HP and requires two colorless energy to retreat. However, its move “Super Fang,” powered by two colorless energies, may prove to be a game-changer. Instead of dealing a fixed amount of damage, the leaked card indicates that it reduces an opponent’s Pokemon’s HP by half, rounded up, potentially making it an excellent strategy against high-HP opponents.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Fans Are Split Over Leaked Bidoof Card

As a gamer, I can say that utilizing the Bidoof card strategically could give me an edge in matches against opponents with bulky Pokémon who haven’t had time to build up energy for attacks yet. For instance, Venusaur ex from Pokemon TCG Pocket, with its 190 HP, is typically tough to defeat. However, a single attack from the Bidoof card could potentially deal 90 HP of damage to an undamaged Venusaur ex, offering an uncommon energy-to-damage cost efficiency. Some players, like Reddit user BigTea 25, are developing strategies to use Bidoof as a counter to Druddigon’s Rough Skin passive ability, as many players often set up Druddigon as a wall that deals defensive damage while stalling and accumulating energy on benched Pokémon. Furthermore, the moderate retreat cost of Bidoof means I can switch it out using a Leaf trainer card without spending any energy.

Other players find this card less effective due to its high-damage, low-durability nature. Essentially, it can inflict a powerful blow or two but isn’t robust enough to defeat another Pokemon outright. This weakness becomes a significant issue for players whose games end after the first player reaches three points because the card’s damage reduces the opponent’s HP only to the nearest whole number. However, creative players such as Reddit user KaguraRikkei are exploring strategies, like incorporating this card into a Pokemon TCG Pocket Greninja deck and utilizing Greninja’s Water Shuriken ability to defeat opponents who are on the bench.

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2025-01-29 21:16