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Area Zero Underdepths Card Details

Area Zero Underdepths

Basic Information

  • Name: Area Zero Underdepths
  • Card Type: Stadium (Trainer Card)
  • Card Number: 131/142 ♦
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Illustrator: MARINA Chikazawa

Card Effect

Primary Effects

  • Each player who has any Tera Pokémon in play can have up to 8 Pokémon on their Bench.
  • If a player no longer has any Tera Pokémon in play, that player discards Pokémon from their Bench until they have 5.
  • When this card leaves play, both players discard Pokémon from their Bench until they have 5, and the player who played this card discards first.

Stadium Rules

  • You may play only 1 Stadium card during your turn.
  • Put it next to the Active Spot.
  • Discard it if another Stadium comes into play.
  • A Stadium with the same name can't be played.

Card Art Description

The artwork depicts a mysterious crystalline cavern environment, featuring towering crystal formations in various shades of blue and purple. The crystals create an otherworldly atmosphere with their prismatic reflections and geometric patterns, suggesting the depths of Area Zero where Tera phenomenon originates.

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • Use this card to expand your bench capacity when playing Tera Pokémon
  • Plan which Pokémon to discard if you lose your Tera Pokémon
  • Remember that both players can benefit from the expanded bench
  • Consider the order of operations when playing Stadium cards

For Intermediate Players

  • Build deck strategies around the expanded bench capacity
  • Prepare contingency plans for bench Pokémon management
  • Use the expanded bench to set up multiple attackers
  • Consider the implications of your opponent also having extra bench space

For Advanced Players

  • Create complex strategies utilizing the full 8-Pokémon bench
  • Plan for Stadium removal scenarios
  • Use the discard order to your strategic advantage
  • Build counter-strategies for opponent's expanded bench usage

Competitive Tips

  1. Always maintain at least one Tera Pokémon to keep the expanded bench
  2. Plan your bench composition carefully
  3. Be prepared for sudden bench size reduction
  4. Consider running multiple copies for consistency
  5. Watch for opponent's Stadium counter-cards

Deck Building Considerations

  • Include sufficient Tera Pokémon to maintain the effect
  • Balance the bench expansion benefit against other Stadium options
  • Consider cards that benefit from having more benched Pokémon
  • Include ways to recover key Pokémon that might get discarded
  • Plan for both expanded and normal bench scenarios

Synergies

  • Works well with Terapagos ex and other Tera Pokémon
  • Supports bench-dependent attack mechanics
  • Enables larger setup strategies
  • Can be used with bench damage spread tactics

Collection Notes

  • Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Prismatic Evolutions expansion
  • Features unique crystalline artwork by MARINA Chikazawa
  • Represents a key location from the Paldea region
  • The card design emphasizes the mysterious nature of Area Zero