Hydrapple
Hot Air Arena

#11 Hydrapple - Hot Air Arena (sv9a)

Hydrapple is a Pokémon TCG card featuring a Grass-type Pokémon with 170 HP. It belongs to the Hot Air Arena set, released on March 14, 2025, and is classified as a Rare card with the number 11. The card's artwork is attributed to artist Anesaki Dynamic. Hydrapple has two attacks: Hydra Breath, which requires discarding six Basic Grass Energy cards from the player's hand to knock out the opponent's Active Pokémon, and Whip Smash, a more conventional attack that costs Grass and two Colorless Energy to deal 140 damage. The first attack's effectiveness hinges on the player's ability to meet the specific energy requirement, while the second provides a straightforward offensive option. The card's design emphasizes strategic resource management through its unique discard condition. Its combination of high HP and conditional attacks positions it as a versatile playmaker in competitive play. The card's thematic focus on Grass Energy interaction aligns with its overall gameplay mechanics.