Spidops ex 243/198
Set: Scarlet & Violet Base
Released: Mar 31, 2023
Pokémon
Grass Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 317.5 packs (0.3%)
Evolves From:
Tarountula
Grass Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 317.5 packs (0.3%)
Evolves From:
Tarountula
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #918
- Card Number 243/198
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorMiki Tanaka
- Release Date31/03/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Scarlet & Violet Base
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass
- Health Points260 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Trap Territory
Your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost is Colorless more.
Attacks
- Wire Hang90+
This attack does 30 more damage for each Colorless in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Spidops hanging from a tree branch by a web in a forest setting. The background features lush green foliage and a wooden branch, providing a natural and tranquil atmosphere. The art style is vibrant and cartoonish, with bold lines and solid shades. The color palette includes rich greens, browns, and blues, complementing the forest theme. The shading is subtle, creating a soft and approachable mood with a sense of harmony. The scene is playful and fits well within an environment of nature and symmetry.
Playability Overview
Spidops ex's ability to increase retreat costs can strategically hinder opponent mobility while its attack scales with that handicap, making it effective for controlling the tempo and punishing forced switches.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Web of StrategyThis Spidops ex card radiates a unique vibe with its vibrant greens and the intricate web design. Given the strategic nature of its abilities, it deserves a special spot on a "Tactical Play" page alongside other Pokémon that utilize clever mechanics. Consider pairing it with cards that have retreat cost themes or those that manipulate the battlefield.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Tactical / Bright Green / Webbing / Strategy Session
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