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{C} → Flail : 10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokémon.
{W}{C}{C} → Final Gambit : 80
Flip 2 coins. If both of them are tails, this Pokémon does 80 damage to itself.
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Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
coolestman22
This is that Donphan counter I was talking about.
Micah Tate
Arguably the 2nd best donphan counter (Cryogonal being the first), it may also counter any fire pokemon with ease.
coolestman22
Thank you for forgetting Tornadus.
But we really don’t need a Donphan counter anymore, that thing sucks now.
Micah Tate
I have never viewed Tornadus as a Donphan counter, he’s just a hard hitting basic with a nice piece of resistance. Ruins of Alph would have been an actual tech if Tornadus was used so much as a Donphan counter; I have never seen it used. Also, Donphan decks usually run at least one Zekrom, (aside from St1 decks) so Tornadus will usually be easily OHKOed by a damaged Zekrom’s outrage.
Lastly, I would argue that Donphan is still competitive, it’s amazing against Magnezone, and being able to do damage for low energy will become more important with most decks teching in at least one Mewtwo EX. I don’t know what your metagame is that you honestly believe Donphan sucks. Things like Mime Jr. and Bill suck, Donphan just doesn’t see much play.
All IMO of course, my metagame is weird, Donphan and Dragons went into top 8 with a 5-0 record at my cities.
coolestman22
Mime Jr. is actually pretty decent, but I can see what you’re saying. I just think the EXs are better.
Micah Tate
EX’s are definitely better, but the release of the EX’s doesn’t completely negate the usefulness of some of the older stars. Didn’t mean to diss the mime, just couldn’t think of another card ATM, perhaps the nonprime feraligatr or something =P
coolestman22
If you want a baby, choose Igglybuff.
dado dada
Why do people even underestimate this thing? It’s a beast! I TELL YOU!