In *Pokemon Pocket*, the Poisoned effect replicates one of the Special Conditions from the physical *Pokemon Trading Card Game*. When a Pokemon is Poisoned, it loses 10 HP at the end of each round until it's either cured or knocked out. Understanding how Poisoned works, which cards can inflict it, how to cure it, and how to build decks around this mechanic is crucial for mastering *Pokemon TCG Pocket*.

What Is 'Poisoned' in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Poisoned is a Special Condition that reduces 10 HP at the end of each round. This effect is calculated during the round Checkup and doesn't dissipate automatically or through coin flips. Once applied, a Pokemon will continue to lose HP until it's cured or knocked out. Poisoned can stack with other Special Conditions but not with additional Poison effects. However, you can use certain cards like Muk, which deals an additional +50 DMG when its opponent is Poisoned, to leverage the Poison status for extra damage.

Which Cards Have the Poisoned Ability?

In the Genetic Apex expansion, the following cards can apply Poisoned:

• Weezing
• Grimer
• Nidoking
• Tentacruel
• Venomoth

Among these, Grimer stands out as a Basic Pokemon that can poison enemies with just one Energy. Weezing is another potent option with its ability, Gas Leak, which applies Poisoned without Energy, but it can only be used when Weezing is in the Active Pokemon slot. For those looking to experiment with a Poisoned deck, Pokemon Pocket’s Rental Decks, such as Koga’s Rental Deck, which includes Grimer and Arbok, provide a great starting point.

How Do You Cure Poisoned?

There are three effective ways to address the Poisoned condition:

1. Evolution: Evolving the Poisoned Pokemon removes the Poisoned status.
2. Retreat: Benching the Poisoned Pokemon halts the HP loss.
3. Item Cards: Cards like Potion can heal HP but don't cure the Poisoned condition; they merely extend the Active Pokemon's survivability.

What Is the Best Poison Deck?

While Poison decks aren't at the top of the current Pokemon Pocket metagame, a strong lineup can be built around the Grimer, Arbok, and Muk trio. The strategy involves quickly poisoning opponents with Grimer, trapping them with Arbok, and then using Muk to deal up to 120 DMG to Poisoned enemies.

The table below details a META deck centered around these synergies:

Poisoned Deck Details

For alternative strategies, consider using the Jigglypuff (PA) and Wigglytuff ex lineup as a backup plan in a Poisoned deck. Alternatively, the Nidoking Evolution lineup (Nidoran, Nidorano, Nidoking) offers a slow-build, high-damage Poisoned deck approach.