Pokémon Poison: Cards, Ability, Details

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Pokémon Poison: Cards, Ability, Details

Jan 18,25

This guide explores the Special Condition "Poisoned" in Pokémon TCG Pocket. We'll cover what Poisoned is, which cards inflict it, how to cure it, and effective deck strategies using this condition.

Pokémon TCG Pocket features several Special Conditions, including Poisoned. This condition causes an Active Pokémon to lose HP gradually until cured or knocked out. This guide clarifies how Poisoned works, which cards utilize it, how to counteract it, and effective deck builds leveraging this effect.

What is Poisoned in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Poisoned is a Special Condition inflicting 10 HP loss at the end of each round. Calculated during the round Checkup, it persists until cured or the Pokémon is knocked out, unlike some temporary effects. While stackable with other Special Conditions, multiple Poisoned effects don't increase the HP loss; it remains 10 HP per turn. Pokémon with abilities that benefit from a Poisoned opponent, such as Muk, can deal increased damage.

Which Cards Inflict Poisoned?

The Genetic Apex expansion introduces several Pokémon capable of inflicting the Poisoned condition: Weezing, Grimer, Nidoking, Tentacruel, and Venomoth. Grimer stands out as an effective Basic Pokémon, poisoning opponents with a single Energy. Weezing offers another strong option, using its "Gas Leak" ability (no Energy cost) while Active.

For Poison-themed decks, explore Pokémon TCG Pocket's Rental Decks. Koga's Rental Deck, featuring Grimer and Arbok, is a good starting point.

How to Cure Poisoned?

Three methods exist to manage the Poisoned effect:

Evolution: Evolving a Poisoned Pokémon removes the condition.
Retreat: Benching the affected Pokémon prevents further HP loss.
Item Cards: Cards like Potion heal HP, mitigating the damage but not curing Poisoned.

Best Poison Decks

While not a top-tier archetype, a strong Poison deck can be built around the Grimer, Arbok, and Muk synergy. The strategy involves rapid poisoning with Grimer, opponent lock-in with Arbok, and high damage from Muk against Poisoned opponents.

Here's a sample META deck showcasing this synergy:

Poisoned Deck Composition

Card Quantity Effect Grimer x2 Inflicts Poisoned Ekans x2 Evolves into Arbok Arbok x2 Locks in opponent's Active Pokémon Muk x2 Deals 120 DMG to Poisoned Pokémon Koffing x2 Evolves into Weezing Weezing x2 Inflicts Poisoned via 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 Reduces Retreat cost

Alternative strategies include Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex, or a slower, high-damage approach using the Nidoking evolution line (Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking).

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