Thwackey

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Rarity (source): Shiny rare
Illustrator: tetsuya koizumi
Source reference: swsh4.5sv-SV005

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The Pokémon’s story

Thwackey keeps rhythm with two sticks. Among its kind, the speed and skill of this percussion earn it respect. In battle, music occupies it so completely that it may keep beating time after already incapacitating its opponent. The Pokédex therefore does not separate its playing from the rest of its life: the same action determines its place in the group and accompanies its fights. Its enthusiasm can even outlast the battle itself.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword connects the regard given to Thwackey with the speed of its rhythms using two sticks. Pokémon Shield gives an example of its absorption: it may fail to notice that it has already defeated its opponent and keep playing.

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Card details

HP: 90
Type (source): Grass
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Grookey
Pokédex number: 811
Regulation mark: D
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fire ×2

Printed card text — English

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Description from the source

The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.

Abilities

Lay of the Land

Ability

If you have a Stadium in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.

Attacks

Branch Poke

Cost: Grass

Damage: 20

Documented variants

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Holographic
holo · standard

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