Trait
Big Score
At the end of the turn, steals 2 Energy from all enemy creatures.
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NO.035
Phantom Thorn
Ghost Grass Final Form Boss Form
It possesses tribe-specific magically-induced secondary growth arms, with its left and right arms transformed into two massive thorny vines capable of autonomous grasping and swinging movements. From afar, it appears like three withered trees of varying heights moving together.
Dex Number
035
Category
Tree Sprite
Height
1.01~1.45 M
Weight
55.7~72.7 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Mysterious Whereabouts
Recommended Skill Sets
Energy Suppression Growth Build
Playstyle
Late-game disruption and attrition, restricts enemy actions through continuous energy theft, drags into late game using Salt Accumulation's growth and Etherealization's high damage reduction, then harvests after Blooming buff
Why this set works
An energy suppression + growth consumption system built around the trait 'Big Score', forming a closed loop through Salt Gathering for sustain, Soul Grasp for energy theft, Etherealization for defense, and Bloom for enhancement, growing stronger as the battle progresses.
Salt Gathering
Why pick this skill
Core scaling sustain skill. 2-hit combo, each hit restores 5% HP and 1 Energy, and permanently increases combo count. Stronger in late game. Paired with Trait 'Big Score' to form positive energy cycle.
Soul Snare
Why pick this skill
0 Energy cost Energy steal. Directly steals 3 Energy from enemy. Combined with trait forms 5 Energy net gain per turn, severely disrupting enemy skill cast rhythm.
Etherealize
Why pick this skill
80% damage reduction defensive skill. Gains additional +70% Magic Defense when countering attacks. Combined with high base Magic Defense, becomes a special wall while also triggering Blossom's counter defense effect.
Full Bloom
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost power boost: +60 power when responding to Defense, synergizes with 'Etherealize': first activate Etherealize Defense, next turn Full Bloom gains +60 power then output.
Iron Barrel Attrition Build
Playstyle
Pure Tank Sustain, infinite endurance through multiple healing and damage reduction skills, slowly grinding down opponents with Salt Accumulation and Drain, specifically targeting burst-insufficient compositions.
Why this set works
Extreme Survival Equipment Setup: Triple sustain (Salt Gather, Root Absorb, Drain) + Etherealization damage reduction, maximizing the tankiness of 125 HP and 134 magic defense. Suitable for grinding attrition battles.
Salt Gathering
Why pick this skill
Core scaling sustain skill. Provides stable HP and Energy recovery, ensuring field presence capability.
Root Absorption
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost, High Recovery: Instantly restores 15% HP and 4 Energy to replenish status. Used as emergency sustain when Salt Stack layers haven't accumulated.
Etherealize
Why pick this skill
80% damage reduction + Magic Defense +70% when responding to attacks. Nearly invincible against enemy magic attackers, buying time for Salt Accumulation stacking.
Absorb
Why pick this skill
Magic damage + 100% lifesteal, provides both damage and sustain. Offers a third healing method beyond Salt Gathering and Root Absorption. More stable than physical attack skills against high Magic Defense enemies.
Energy Suppression Burst Build
Playstyle
Open with Energy Drain to reduce enemy Energy → Ethereal Defense triggers Bloom → high-power Graveyard Punch secures kills, targeting enemy cores reliant on high-Energy skills
Why this set works
Burst damage build: use Soul Hook + trait to rapidly drain enemy energy, Bloom + Ethereal Form synergy for +60 power bonus, finish with Graveyard Brawl
Soul Snare
Why pick this skill
0 Energy cost Energy steal. Priority disruption of enemy Energy reserves, creating output window for ultimate skill.
Full Bloom
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost power boost: activate early to boost ultimate damage, +60 power when responding to Defense can greatly increase Graveyard Brawl damage.
Graveyard Brawl
Why pick this skill
180 energy cost high-power physical damage ultimate. Power increases as enemy energy decreases (synergizes with Soul Snatch and trait), can deal extremely high damage under ideal conditions.
Etherealize
Why pick this skill
80% damage reduction defensive skill. Used to trigger Blossom's counter defense effect (+60 power) while protecting self to safely unleash ultimate skill.
Notes
- Phantom Thorn has the unique Energy control Trait 'Big Score', stealing 2 Energy from all enemies at the end of each turn, forming powerful disruption when combined with Energy steal skills
- Base stats lean toward Magic Defense specialization (134 Magic Defense), but dual attacks are balanced (96 Physical Attack/96 Magic Attack). Can choose Physical Attack or Magic Attack route based on skills.
- Speed 80 is on the lower side, suitable as back-foot disruption/consumption type creature
- Key skill 'Salt Accumulation' has growth potential, becoming stronger with use. It is the core sustainability skill.
- 'Graveyard Brawl' and 'Comet' are high-cost ultimates, but both have negative effects or self-damage, requiring cautious use
- 'Bloom' provides power bonus, doubled benefits when responding to defense, suitable for pairing with defense skills
Gallery
True Body
Skills
Lv. LV1
Deceptive Stab
Energy: 40
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV6
Soul Snare
Steal 3 Energy from the enemy.
Lv. LV8
Absorb
Energy: 30
Deals Magic damage and drains 100% HP.
Lv. LV10
Salt Gathering
2-hit combo, each hit restores 5% HP and 1 Energy to self; after use, this skill's combo count permanently increases by 1.
Lv. LV11
Thorn Vine
Energy: 45
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. LV17
Root Absorption
Restore 15% HP and 4 energy to self.
Lv. LV22
Etherealize
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: Magic Defense +70%.
Lv. LV23
Graveyard Brawl
Energy: 180
Deals physical damage. For every 1 Energy the enemy has, this skill's Power -10%.
Lv. LV27
Spirit Descent
Enemy gains 1 stack of Spirit Descent Mark.
Lv. LV34
Floral Scent
Energy: 60
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV35
Mischief
Enemy loses 3 energy. When responding to Defense: Changed to enemy loses 6 energy.
Lv. LV39
Spectral Burst
Energy: 140
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV40
Full Bloom
Self gains +30 All Skill Power, Against Defense: changed to +60 Power.
Lv. LV50
Comet
Energy: 240
Deals Magic damage. For every 5% HP lost, this skill's Power -10. Consumes all HP after use.
Matchups
Weak Against
Ghost, Dark, Fire, Ice, Wing
Stats
HP 125
Physical Attack 96
Magic Attack 96
Physical Defense 72
Magic Defense 134
Speed 80
Total 603
Handbook Tasks
Phantom Thorn's Tome Mission
Progress: 7/7
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Catch 20 Pokémon
Target: 20
Catch 1 Prismatic Mutant Pokémon
Target: 1
Use Evolution Power to evolve a creature into a Leader
Target: Use Evolution Power to evolve a creature into a Leader