Rabid Wolf

Standard Evolutions:
Rabid Wolf I, II, III"'They might be outcasts within the pack, but the rancid bite of the rabid wolves always brings their enemies to their knees.'"

Elite Evolution:
Spike"'Her smile will never win any awards, but the only prize Snarltooth cares about is hearing the anguished screams of her foes.'"

Strategy:
The wolves’ Howl ability is a uniquely powerful support ability that provides a benefit to an assortment of teams. Unless you have an ally with Quick Attack, start each battle with a Howl or Bite. Howl will set up your team to deal more damage the next turn, while the early use of Bite ensures your target receives every bit of its Poison.

Don’t be afraid to let your Rabid Wolf take some damage early on to take advantage of her Adrenaline trait. This will allow for some especially deadly Bites. This tactic is especially good if you’ve got an ally who can Provoke your enemies or otherwise help your Rabid Wolf avoid KOs.

Items:
Amp items are a great place to start, as they have great synergy with her low cost abilities. With her low health, equip Evade items to survive a few extra turns. A Reanimate item could come in handy if the Evades don’t save her. Consider using a Protect item. Though its damage reduction will slow down gaining increased buffs from her Adrenaline trait, when at lower healths Protect items will allow her to stick around longer when her Adrenaline buffs are at their highest. The synergy is even better with Adrenaline II, which has a similar effect as Protect when below 25% health.

Team:
Add a Shield Keeper or Knight Errant to prevent enemies from focusing on your Rabid Wolf after she’s got some Adrenaline going. Or go with Bandit Girl for a blistering pace: buff her up with Howl, then use Gutsy to blow through your enemies. Team up with a Goblin Warrior or Dream Lurker for huge Poison combination stacks. For serious power, your wolf’s Howl buff has great synergy with Enraging allies like Big Chief, Fire Drake, or Giant.