Hydrapple ex Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Hydrapple ex
- Card Type: Stage 2 Pokémon ex
- Evolution: Evolves from Dipplin
- Type: Grass (🌿)
- HP: 330
- Card Number: 074/142 ⭐
- Rarity: Rare ex
- Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
Card Statistics
- Weakness: Fire (🔥) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Energy)
Ability
Ripening Charge
Once during your turn, you may attach a Basic Grass Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. If you attached Energy to a Pokémon in this way, heal 30 damage from that Pokémon.
Attack Details
Syrup Storm
- Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 30+
- Effect: This attack does 30 more damage for each Grass Energy attached to all of your Pokémon.
Special Rule
Pokémon ex Rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card Art Description
The artwork depicts multiple Hydrapple forms in a dynamic, action-packed scene. The Pokémon's green serpentine forms are shown with glowing red highlights, creating a threatening appearance. The background features energy effects and splashing syrup-like elements, emphasizing the card's powerful nature.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Strong HP makes it durable
- Built-in healing with ability
- Damage scales with energy attached
- Easy to understand mechanics
For Intermediate Players
- Use ability for energy acceleration
- Build around Grass Energy strategy
- Plan evolution chain carefully
- Balance healing and attacking
For Advanced Players
- Maximize energy attachment strategies
- Combine with other energy acceleration
- Use healing strategically
- Plan for 2-prize risk/reward
Competitive Tips
- Set up energy acceleration early
- Use ability every turn possible
- Track damage output potential
- Protect from Fire-type threats
- Balance Prize card risk
Collection Notes
- Powerful Stage 2 ex card
- Features dynamic multi-Pokémon artwork
- Part of the apple-themed evolution line
- Holographic rare with special effects