This guide explores the nuances of the Poisoned condition in Pokémon TCG Pocket, detailing its mechanics, affected cards, countermeasures, and optimal deck strategies.
Poisoned is a Special Condition inflicting 10 HP damage at the end of each round. Unlike some conditions, it persists until cured or the Pokémon is knocked out. While it can combine with other Special Conditions, multiple Poisoned effects don't stack; a Pokémon only loses 10 HP per turn. Strategically, this condition can synergize with cards that inflict bonus damage to Poisoned opponents, such as Muk (+50 DMG).
In the Genetic Apex expansion, five cards apply the Poisoned condition:
Grimer stands out as a highly effective Basic Pokémon for its efficient poisoning.
Three methods exist to counteract the Poisoned effect:
While not a top-tier archetype, a potent Poison deck can be built around the Grimer, Arbok, and Muk synergy. This strategy focuses on rapid poisoning with Grimer, opponent lock-in with Arbok, and high damage output from Muk against Poisoned opponents (up to 120 DMG).
Sample Poison Deck (META):
| Card | Quantity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Grimer | x2 | Applies Poisoned |
| Ekans | x2 | Evolves into Arbok |
| Arbok | x2 | Locks in the opponent's Active Pokémon |
| Muk | x2 | Deals 120 DMG to Poisoned Pokémon |
| Koffing | x2 | Evolves into Weezing |
| Weezing | x2 | Applies Poisoned with Gas Leak ability |
| Koga | x2 | Returns Active Weezing or Muk to hand |
| Poké Ball | x2 | Draws a Basic Pokémon |
| Professor's Research | x2 | Draws two cards |
| Sabrina | x1 | Forces opponent's Active Pokémon to Retreat |
| X Speed | x1 | Discounts Retreat cost |
Alternative strategies include using Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex, or a slower, high-damage approach with the Nidoking evolution line (Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking). Rental Decks offer a good starting point for experimenting with Poison-based strategies.
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