São Paulo, Brazil, was the location of the third of four International Championships in the 2017 season, attracting competitors from all over the globe. More than 600 Pokémon TCG Masters Division players competed for the title of Latin American International Champion, which included a $10,000 grand prize and 550 Championship Points—enough to automatically qualify for … Continue reading Official recap of the 2017 Pokémon TCG Latin American Internationals
Bellossom, #182 – Flower Pokémon
When Bellossom gets exposed to plenty of sunlight, the leaves ringing its body begin to spin around. This Pokémon's dancing is renowned in the southern lands. A Bellossom grows flowers more beautifully if it has evolved from a smelly Gloom—the more stinky the better. At night, this Pokémon closes its petals and goes to sleep. … Continue reading Bellossom, #182 – Flower Pokémon
Vileplume – #045
Vileplume's toxic pollen triggers atrocious allergy attacks. That's why it is advisable never to approach any attractive flowers in a jungle, however pretty they may be. Type: Grass/Poison Category: Flower Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Hidden Ability: Effect Spore, which may poison or cause paralysis or sleep on the Pokemon that makes contact with … Continue reading Vileplume – #045
Gloom – #044
Gloom releases a foul fragrance from the pistil of its flower. When faced with danger, the stench worsens. If this Pokémon is feeling calm and secure, it does not release its usual stinky aroma. Type: Grass/Poison Category: Weed Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Hidden Ability: Stench, which may cause the target to flinch. … Continue reading Gloom – #044
Oddish – #043
During the daytime, Oddish buries itself in soil to absorb nutrients from the ground using its entire body. The more fertile the soil, the glossier its leaves become. Type: Grass/Poison Category: Weed Ability: Chlorophyll, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in sunshine. Hidden Ability: Run Away, which enables a sure getaway from wild Pokemon. Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Ice … Continue reading Oddish – #043