This guide explores the effects of the Poisoned condition in Pokémon TCG Pocket. We'll cover what Poisoned is, which cards inflict it, how to cure it, and build a competitive Poison deck.

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• What is Poisoned?
• Which Cards Inflict Poison?
• How to Cure Poisoned
• Building a Poison Deck

Pokémon TCG Pocket features Special Conditions like Poisoned, mirroring the physical card game. A Poisoned Active Pokémon loses 10 HP at the end of each turn until cured or knocked out. This guide explains its mechanics and strategic uses.

What is Poisoned?

Poisoned is a Special Condition inflicting 10 HP loss per turn during the round's Checkup phase. Unlike some effects, it doesn't automatically disappear and requires a cure. While it stacks with other Special Conditions, multiple Poison effects don't increase the HP loss; it remains 10 HP per turn. Certain Pokémon benefit from a poisoned opponent, such as Muk, dealing increased damage.

Which Cards Inflict Poison?

In the Genetic Apex expansion, these Pokémon inflict the Poisoned condition: Weezing, Grimer, Nidoking, Tentacruel, and Venomoth. Grimer is particularly effective as a Basic Pokémon poisoning with a single Energy. Weezing's Gas Leak ability (usable only while active) also inflicts Poison without Energy cost.

How to Cure Poisoned?

Three methods cure Poisoned:

1. Evolution: Evolving a Poisoned Pokémon removes the condition.
2. Retreat: Benching the Pokémon prevents further HP loss.
3. Item Cards: Cards like Potion heal HP but don't remove Poisoned, only extending survivability.

Building a Poison Deck

A potent Poison deck utilizes the Grimer, Arbok, and Muk synergy. Grimer quickly poisons, Arbok traps the opponent's Active Pokémon, and Muk inflicts significant damage to poisoned targets. Here's a sample decklist:

Poison Deck Composition

Alternative strategies include using Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex, or a slower, high-damage Nidoking evolution line (Nidoran, Nidorino, Nidoking). Experiment to find your preferred Poison deck build.