Baldorfish

Printed language: German · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Rätselhafte Wunder
Rarity (source): Häufig
Illustrator: Kenkichi Toyama
Source reference: dp3-101

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The Pokémon’s story

Qwilfish rapidly swallows a large amount of water to inflate its body against a larger enemy. The resulting pressure lets it fire the toxic spines formed from its scales. Yet this inflation hinders swimming and requires considerable effort. The Pokédex describes a defense based on an immediate choice: gain volume and range to repel an opponent, even at the temporary cost of mobility.

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

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon X puts the water Qwilfish can suddenly swallow before firing its spikes at ten liters. Pokémon Omega Ruby notes that swimming then becomes difficult. Its defensive transformation supplies a ranged weapon but limits freedom of movement.

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Card details

HP: 70
Type (source): Wasser
Stage (source): Basis
Pokédex number: 211
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Elektro +20

Printed card text — German

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

Stachelballon

Poké-POWER

Einmal während des Zuges deines Gegners kannst du, wenn Baldorfish dein Aktives Pokémon ist und durch einen gegnerischen Angriff Schaden erhält (auch wenn Baldorfish dadurch kampfunfähig wird), 1 Münze werfen. Bei "Kopf" ist das Angreifende Pokémon jetzt vergiftet. Lege zwischen den Zügen 2 Schadensmarken anstelle von 1 Schadensmarke auf dieses Pokémon.

Attacks

Nerventreffer

Cost: Wasser · Wasser

Damage: 20

Wirf 1 Münze. Bei "Kopf" ist das Verteidigende Pokémon jetzt gelähmt.

Documented variants

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Normal
Reverse
Normal · Standard
Reverse · Standard

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