The 2023 Paldea Evolved release featuring Skiploom as card #2. This Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon offers strategic value with its Drifting Dodge ability.
Skiploom
2023 • Pokémon • Paldea Evolved
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Skiploom holds card number 2 in the 2023 Paldea Evolved expansion, serving as an early entry point for builders of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Stage 1 Grass-type evolution of Hoppip, this card brings a 70 HP presence to decks focused on defensive strategies. Collectors appreciate the Drifting Dodge ability, which allows players to prevent attack damage by flipping a coin, adding a layer of tactical unpredictability to gameplay. The card features the Grass Flowery Zephyr attack, dealing 30 damage to an opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance, making it a unique tool for board control. Designed by Yoriyuki Ikegami, this Uncommon rarity card is a staple for those looking to complete the Paldea Evolved set. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Paldea Evolved collection represents a significant chapter in modern Pokémon TCG history, and owning key cards like Skiploom #2 is essential for comprehensive set building. Whether you are aiming to fill gaps in your collection or seeking cards with distinct mechanical utility, this release offers diverse options for every type of collector.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Skiploom
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Yoriyuki Ikegami
Card Stock
English
70
Grass
Stage 1
Hoppip
Fire ×2
1
188
G
Card Text
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Ability: Drifting Dodge
If any damage is done to this Pokémon by attacks, flip a coin. If heads, prevent that damage.
Attack: Flowery Zephyr (30)
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Skiploom enthusiasts can apparently tell where a Skiploom was born by the scent drifting from the flower on the Pokémon's head.