Scarlet & Violet / #019/198

Spidops ex

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Scarlet & Violet
Rarity (source): Double rare
Illustrator: takuyoa
Source reference: sv01-019

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The Pokémon’s story

Spidops stretches strong, sticky threads across its territory to trap intruders. It can also cling to branches and ceilings, then move silently. Prey may thus be seized before even noticing its presence. The Pokédex describes hunting based on preparing the terrain and remaining discreet. Its threads do more than suspend it: they turn the place it occupies into a network of traps.

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

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Violet notes that Spidops covers its territory with tough, adhesive threads to prepare traps. Pokémon Scarlet credits it with an almost silent approach from branches or ceilings. An intruder can therefore be awaited on the ground or surprised from above.

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Card details

HP: 260
Type (source): Grass
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Tarountula
Pokédex number: 918
Regulation mark: G
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fire ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Trap Territory

Ability

Your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost is {C} more.

Attacks

Wire Hang

Cost: Grass · Colorless

Damage: 90+

This attack does 30 more damage for each {C} in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost.

Documented variants

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Holographic
holo · standard

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