The 2008 Pokémon Great Encounters Reverse Holo Relicanth (#51) is an uncommon Water-type Fossil card featuring the Primal Calling attack.
Relicanth
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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Description
As an Uncommon reverse holo parallel, this card offers collectors a shimmering finish that distinguishes it from the standard base set print. Designed by Ken Sugimori, the card captures the essence of Relicanth, a Pokémon discovered during deep-sea exploration that has remained biologically unchanged for over 100 million years. For competitive players and casual enthusiasts alike, Relicanth provides unique strategic utility. As a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, its primary strength lies in its attack, Primal Calling. This move allows the player to search their deck for up to three Trainer Cards containing "Fossil" in their names, shuffle their deck, and add them to their hand. This capability makes it a valuable support card for decks built around Fossil Pokémon strategies, helping to accelerate setup and resource management. Collecting Great Encounters requires attention to detail, as the set features a wide variety of Pokémon from different generations. The reverse holo finish adds a layer of visual appeal that appeals to those who appreciate both the gameplay mechanics and the aesthetic design of the card. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a specific deck archetype, or simply add a unique piece of Pokémon history to your collection, this Relicanth card represents a solid addition to any TCG enthusiast's catalog.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Relicanth
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
70
Water
Basic
Lightning +20
1
369
Card Text
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Attack: Primal Calling
Search your deck for up to 3 Trainer Cards that have Fossil in their names, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attack: Sleep Swirl (30)
Both Relicanth and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
A rare Pokémon discovered during a deep-sea exploration. It has not changed in over 100 million years.













