11/14 - COTD - Ludicolo (DP: Secret Wonders)

[Gokey Shuckle]

Rate & Review.

Thanks to Water Pokemon Master from www.pokebeach.com for the scan.

 

[Cipher 2008]

Right, Ludicolo. I frequently use the Delta Species version whenever I get a chance.

This is pretty good, for a reason I'll get on to later. The HP isn't good for a Stage 2 Pokémon, though. The Weakness is okay (though it might be an issue in the prerelease tournaments) and the Retreat Cost is average for Ludicolo.

The Poké-Body is good - self-healing's always good - and the attack is also good, though the lack of Stadiums in prereleases isn't great. However, what shines to me about this card is that it, plus PlusPower or Strength Charm, can OHKO Infernape. Finally, a decent one to KO the flaming monkey.

Good card, I must say. I'd play it.

Limited: 7/10
Modified: 7.5/10

 

[Charaxes]

Seconds everything Cipher said. Although, this is the first time I've seen an attack in which the opponent's Stadium can actually assist you. Instant Confusion can be very cruel like that. Plus, its usual self-healing, which is spiffy, as always.

8/10.