Team Magma's Groudon

Description

Team Magma's Groudon, numbered 9 in the 2021 Pokémon Celebrations Classic Collection, stands as a distinct entry for fans of the Fire-type legendary. Illustrated by Kazuo Yazawa, this holo rare card brings the powerful ground-dwelling Pokémon into the TCG with a unique Fighting/Darkness dual typing that expands strategic possibilities. Unlike its standard Fire-type presentation, this variant offers collectors a fresh perspective on Groudon’s capabilities within the game's evolving mechanics. As a Basic Pokémon with 100 HP, Team Magma's Groudon serves as a solid foundation for decks seeking to leverage its specific abilities and attacks. The card's Power Saver ability introduces an interesting team-building dynamic, restricting its ability to attack if three or fewer Pokémon bearing the "Team Magma" designation are in play. This encourages players to construct synergistic teams around the Team Magma archetype, making the card a valuable piece for collectors looking to complete set-related strategies. The card features two primary attacks: "FightingColorless Linear Attack," which deals 20 damage to a selected opponent's Pokémon without applying weakness or resistance to benched units, and "FightingFightingColorless Pulverize," which deals 50 damage plus an additional 20 if the defending Pokémon already has at least two damage counters. This dual attack structure provides flexibility in both early-game pressure and late-game power scenarios. For collectors, owning this holo version from the Celebrations subset adds a layer of visual appeal to any Groudon collection, celebrating the character's rich history in the Pokémon franchise while offering tangible gameplay utility.