The 2007 Pokémon DP Black Star Promos Carnivine G (DP42) holo promo card is a distinctive Grass-type collectible featuring unique gameplay mechanics and premium foil treatment.
Carnivine G
2007 • Pokémon • DP Black Star Promos
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Released in 2007 as part of the DP Black Star Promos series, the Carnivine G (DP42) holo promo card stands out as a unique entry in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This Grass-type Basic Pokémon features 80 HP and two distinct attacks that allow for strategic play. The Colorless Power Whip attack deals damage based on the energy attached to Carnivine, while Grass Knot scales its power against Pokémon with high retreat costs. Designed by Makoto Imai, this promo card offers a premium holo finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. The DP Black Star Promos cards are highly regarded for their special distribution methods and distinct design elements, making them a focal point for set completionists. Collectors often seek out this card number for its historical significance within the Diamond & Pearl era. The combination of its playable abilities and exclusive promotional status makes the Carnivine G holo promo a valuable addition to any Pokémon card collection. It serves as a tangible piece of TCG history, appealing to those who appreciate both the strategic depth of the game and the aesthetic quality of its releases.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Carnivine G
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
Makoto Imai
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Grass
Basic
Fire ×2
Water -20
1
455
Card Text
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Attack: Power Whip
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Energy attached to Carnivine G to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Attack: Grass Knot (20+)
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).