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Volbeat · Sandstorm (SS) #53

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Volbeat · 60 HP · {G}
Pokémon (Volbeat) › Basic

Poké-BODY ⇢ Uplifting Glow
As long as Illumise is in play, Volbeat’s Retreat Cost is 0.

{C} → Toxic Vibration
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

{G}{C} → Pester : 20+
If the Defending Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.

weak: {R}×2 | resist: n/a | retreat: 1
illus. Kyoko Umemoto
EX › Sandstorm (SS, EX2) › #53/100 : Uncommon · ↘ Sep 17, 2003
Formats: Modified: 2004, 2005
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Rating

Overall: 50.00% (6 wins, 6 losses)

Within Set & Formats:

  • Sandstorm: n/a (0 wins, 0 losses)
  • E-Card-on (Modified 2004): 100% (2 wins, 0 losses)
  • RS-on (Modified 2005): 100% (1 win, 0 losses)

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  1. Tatu chín đai

    (2 years ago)

    This was the first “Lift” Poke-BODY that allows for an easier retreat if certain conditions are met. This word choice was most popular in Gen 3, but has popped up sporadically from Gen 4 onwards. 🐞 🐞

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