Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sharpedo -- Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Review

Sharpedo Plasma Storm Pokemon Card
Pokemon Card Overview:
Today's Pokemon Card Review is of Sharpedo from the Plasma Storm Pokemon Card Set.  Sharpedo is a stage 1, water type Pokemon card, with an hp of 90.  It has a x2 weakness to lightning type Pokemon, no resistance type, and a free retreat cost.  Sharpedo's Ability is called Rough Skin and says that if Sharpedo is your active Pokemon and is attacked the attacking Pokemon has two put 20 damage on them.  Besides the Ability, Sharpedo just has one move called Hard Bite, this move requires two energy cards, one each of water and colorless, and does 40 damage plus 20 more damage if you get a heads when you flip a coin.

Pokemon Card Strategy:
So as far as strategy goes, since Sharpedo is a stage 1 Pokemon card, you'll first have to get Carvanha into play (I reviewed Carvanha from this set yesterday) and then evolve Carvanha into Sharpedo.  If you read yesterday's review, you'll know that I thought Carvanha was a slightly below average basic Pokemon card, so if you use that card with this card I would use 1 each in a water type deck.  I would try and get Sharpedo on your bench and get two energy cards on it.  The earlier you get this card into the active Pokemon spot the more effective it is going to be, for example if you're facing a Pokemon that has 80 damage or less, you can use Hard Bite one turn, hopefully get a heads when you flip a coin so you do 60 damage, then your opponent will have to choose to attack Sharpedo and get knocked out or not attack at all.  If many cards in your deck have low retreat costs, I would move Sharpedo into the active Pokemon spot anytime the defending Pokemon has 20 damage or less on it, that way you will make them not attack you or attack you and knock themselves out every time.  So I think this Pokemon line from the Plasma Storm set is a very good addition to any water type deck out there, and just by adding 2 cards to your deck, I believe that that could make a big difference for you.

Pokemon Card Rating:
I would give this card a 4 out of 5 rating.  In my opinion this is a very good stage 1 Pokemon card and would definitely be a good addition to your water type deck.  I really like Sharpedo's Ability and that it basically prevents your opponent from attacking you, also besides the great Ability, I like that Hard Bite does above average damage for only 2 energy cards and if you get in trouble using Sharpedo you can retreat it for free.  Overall, I would give this Pokemon family a 4 out of 5 rating, it is definitely a worthy addition to all water type decks.

Tomorrow's Pokemon Card:
So thanks for reading today's Pokemon card review of Sharpedo from the Plasma Storm set, stay tuned for tomorrow's card review of Manaphy which is from this same set.  Make sure to check below for the Free Pokemon TCG Online Codes!

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Today's Quiz for a Pokemon TCG Online Code Card --
How fast can Sharpedo swim through the water?
Please respond by including your YouTube username and link to your YouTube channel.  If the question is quite tough, the first correct comment will win, otherwise I'll use a random number generator to choose a winner.

27 comments:

zkranc said...

It's speed can go up to 75 mph.

http://www.youtube.com/user/zkranc

Arjen said...

SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE6Y8XJQCRmJdpNjmVGhONA?feature=guide

Unknown said...

75 mph

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Unknown said...

Sharpedo moves through the sea by swimming at speeds of up to 75 mph by forcing water out of its rear.

yt: KaseO2
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BadgerNappa said...

75 mph

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duplot said...

Sharpedo speed can go up to 75 mph.

koizo92
http://www.youtube.com/user/koizo92

Unknown said...

75 mph.

jose pedro santos

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAZv7ku-z3BD5p16S6m60Dg?feature=guid

Cherry said...

Sharpedo are capable of swimming 75 miles.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Sasuke1458

RakunZZa said...

Up to 75 mph.

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swn said...

It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."

http://www.youtube.com/user/zauberwaldswn

CarrotFace said...

Sharpedo can swim up to 75mph

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Arc said...

Sharpedo are capable of swimming at 75 miles per hour, when they are chasing their prey.

IFLDragon
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Unknown said...

it can swim up to 75 miles per hour

Blerim BEhrami

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Azek said...

Up to 75mph

Azek

http://www.youtube.com/user/GramyzAzkiem

timihari said...

Up to 75 miles per hour.

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Unknown said...

75 mph

daniloim89


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Unknown said...

It's speed can go up to 75 mph.

TheGumpec

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGumpec

Unknown said...

It's speed can go up to 75 mph.

http://www.youtube.com/user/s03328

Unknown said...

Up to 75 mph

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyochqYH9vKAzC3LWOeDUHg

Gustavo said...

75 mph/120 kmph http://www.youtube.com/user/inferno7453

Unknown said...

75 mph

Justin McClarran

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpqMAp2tZkhFdgFPo-QQF5w

Unknown said...

75 miles an hour

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upgrade008 said...

Up to 75 mph

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Anonymous said...

Up to 75 mph.

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Unknown said...

Up to 75 mph

www.youtube.com/user/cantstopmebiotch

Kpwbo said...

Sharpedo can swin at 75 mph through the water.

kpwbo

http://www.youtube.com/user/kpwbo

PrimetimePokemon said...

Congrats to swn for winning!