The 2008 Great Encounters Dialga card (#16) is a Basic Metal-type Pokémon featuring time-control mechanics and artwork by Daisuke Ito.
Dialga
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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As a Basic Metal-type creature with 90 HP, it serves as a foundational piece for trainers looking to build decks around temporal strategies within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card features attacks that allow players to manipulate resources, including drawing cards and returning Energy to hand, offering tactical depth for collectors and players alike. Designed by Daisuke Ito, this Rare card reflects the distinct aesthetic of the Great Encounters series, which focused on powerful legendary and mythical Pokémon. Dialga’s Pokédex entry notes its appearance in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity, adding narrative weight to its physical presence in the TCG. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Great Encounters set or to add a legendary figure to their roster. The card’s retreat cost of two Colorless Energy makes it accessible for early-game deployment, while its Flash Cannon attack provides a strategic option to disrupt opponents by returning all attached Energy cards. This interaction highlights the unique gameplay dynamics introduced during this era of the Pokémon TCG. For enthusiasts of the franchise, owning this Dialga card offers a tangible connection to the Sinnoh region’s lore and the strategic evolution of the game. Whether you are a dedicated set builder, a fan of legendary Pokémon, or an investor in the Pokémon TCG market, this Great Encounters Dialga card represents a significant entry from 2008. Its status as a Rare card ensures it stands out in the expansion’s hierarchy, making it a desirable addition for those who appreciate the history and design of Pokémon cards from this period.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dialga
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Daisuke Ito
Card Stock
English
90
Metal
Basic
Fire +20
Psychic -20
2
483
Card Text
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Attack: Time Bellow (10)
Draw a card.
Attack: Flash Cannon (40)
You may return all Energy cards attached to Dialga to your hand. If you do, remove the highest Stage Evolution card from the Defending Pokémon and shuffle that card into your opponent's deck.
It has the power to control time. It appears in Sinnoh-region myths as an ancient deity.













