Pokemon Pocket: A Complete Guide to ‘Poisoned’ Special Condition

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As a seasoned Trainer with over two decades of Pokemon TCG battles under my belt, I can confidently say that this article has struck a chord with me! The strategic insights and deck-building tips for a Poison-themed deck are nothing short of brilliant.

In the digital version of Pokémon Pocket, certain Special Statuses from the actual Pokémon Trading Card Game are mimicked, with Poison being one of them. When a Pokémon is afflicted by this status, its Health Points (HP) gradually decrease over time until it either faints or is healed. However, there’s more to understand about Poison: how it’s inflicted, which cards have the power to do so, how to remove it, and which decks capitalize on this effect in the current game environment. This guide for the Pokémon TCG Pocket provides answers to all these questions.

What Is ‘Poisoned’ in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

The state of being “Poisoned” is a unique status that causes a Pokemon to lose 10 Hit Points (HP) at the conclusion of each turn. Similar to other status conditions, the “Poisoned” effect is taken into account during the round’s assessment. Unlike certain abilities, it does not dissipate on its own or through chance rolls. Once a Pokemon becomes poisoned, it will continue to lose HP until it is healed or faints.

A single Pokemon can only experience the effects of Poison once per turn, reducing its HP by 10. Multiple applications of the Poison condition do not increase this damage, but certain Pokemon, such as Muk, can inflict extra damage (+50) on poisoned opponents.

Which Cards Have the Poisoned Ability?

  • Weezing
  • Grimer
  • Nidoking
  • Tentacruel
  • Venomoth

In the Genetic Apex expansion, only five cards have the ability to inflict Poison: Weezing, Grimer, Nidoking, Tentacruel, and Venomoth. Among these options, Grimer stands out as an excellent choice for a Basic Pokemon since it can poison opponents with just one Energy attached. Weezing is also a solid pick, applying the Poisoned status through its skill, Gas Leak, which doesn’t need any Energy. However, Weezing can only use this ability when it occupies the Active Pokemon position.

If you’re keen on experimenting with a Poison-themed deck, have a look at the Rental Decks offered by Pokemon Pocket. A solid starting point could be Koga’s Rental Deck, which features cards such as Grimer and Arbok.

How Do You Cure Poisoned?

There are three ways to handle the Poisoned effect:

  1. Evolution: Evolving the Poisoned Pokemon removes its Poisoned status.
  2. Retreat: Benching the Poisoned Pokemon stops it from losing HP.
  3. Item Cards: Cards like Potion can counter Poisoned by healing HP, but they don’t cure the condition outright, only extending your Active Pokemon’s survivability.

What Is the Best Poison Deck?

In the present Pokemon Pocket gaming scene, while Poison isn’t a dominant playstyle, you can build an effective team around the trio of Grimer, Arbok, and Muk. The approach is to swiftly poison opponents using Grimer, ensnare them with Arbok, and utilize Muk to inflict up to 120 damage on enemies already affected by Poison.

The table below outlines how to build a META deck centered around these synergies.

Poisoned Deck Details

Card Quantity Effect
Grimer x2 Applies Poisoned
Ekans x2 Evolves into Arbok
Arbok x2 Locks in the enemy’s Active Pokemon
Muk x2 Deals 120 DMG to Poisoned Pokemon
Koffin x2 Evolves into Weezing
Weezing x2 Applies Poisoned with an Ability
Koga x2 Puts an Active Weezing or Muk back in your hand
Poke Ball x2 Draws a Basic Pokemon
Professor’s Research x2 Draws two cards
Sabrina x1 Forces the enemy’s Active Pokemon to Retreat
X Speed x1 Discounts the Retreat

In a Poisoned deck, consider having Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff as a contingency. Alternatively, opt for the Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking evolution lineup if you prefer a more gradual build-up with heavy Poison damage.

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2024-12-23 17:03