The 2008 Pokémon Great Encounters Dialga #16 card, a rare Metal-type collectible featuring Daisuke Ito's artwork and powerful time-manipulation abilities.
Dialga
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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Released in 2008 as part of the Great Encounters set, the Dialga #16 Pokémon trading card stands as a significant entry for collectors of the Generation IV era. Illustrated by Daisuke Ito, this Basic Metal-type Pokémon card captures the legendary dragon known for controlling time, a theme deeply rooted in Sinnoh-region mythology. For those building comprehensive sets, this card offers a distinct strategic element within the Pokémon TCG framework. Dialga brings 90 Hit Points to the battlefield, balancing offensive capability with defensive utility. Its attacks allow players to manipulate resources effectively: Metal Time Bellow enables card advantage by drawing a card, while Flash Cannon offers a disruptive option by returning attached Energy cards to hand and removing the opponent's highest evolution stage. As a Rare card from the Great Encounters expansion, it represents a specific moment in Pokémon card history, making it a noteworthy addition to any focused collection. Whether you are tracking down specific set completions or appreciating the design evolution of legendary Pokémon cards, this piece holds a dedicated place in the hobby.
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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.