Venipede

Description

Collectors interested in the 2017 Burning Shadows expansion will find the Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring Venipede to be a notable entry in the set. Identified by card number 56, this Basic Pokémon belongs to the Psychic type and possesses 70 Hit Points, providing a solid foundation for deck construction. The card illustrates Venipede's aggressive nature, a trait noted in its Pokédex entry, which describes it as brutally aggressive and capable of sensing its surroundings through the feelers on its head and tail. From a gameplay perspective, the card offers distinct strategic options for players. It features two primary attacks: Psychic Bug Bite, which deals 10 damage, and Venoshock, which deals 20 damage plus an additional 40 damage if the opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned. This conditional damage boost makes the card particularly effective in poison-focused strategies. The retreat cost is listed as 2 colorless energy, balancing its offensive capabilities with mobility requirements. Art by Yukiko Baba, this release is part of the broader Pokémon TCG landscape, appealing to hobbyists who enjoy collecting cards from the Burning Shadows series. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a themed deck, or simply appreciate the unique mechanics of Pokémon like Venipede, this card represents a key component of that era's trading card game.