The Pokémon Great Encounters #7 Rotom Holo Rare is a sought-after Lightning-type Basic card featuring distinctive abilities and classic early-2000s artwork.
Rotom
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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Released in 2008 as the seventh card in the Great Encounters expansion, the Rotom Holo Rare card stands out for its innovative gameplay mechanics and striking foil treatment. Designed by Daisuke Ito, this Basic Lightning-type Pokémon features 70 HP and two distinct attacks that offer strategic depth beyond simple damage output. The first ability, Astonish, allows a player to peek at an opponent's hand before shuffling the chosen card back, creating tension and uncertainty during play. The second attack, Telebeam, provides conditional power with a coin flip mechanic that can deal significant damage while paralyzing the Defending Pokémon. As a Holo Rare, the card features a reflective finish that enhances its visual appeal compared to common or uncommon variants. Its low card number within the Great Encounters set makes it a foundational piece for builders completing the initial sequence of the series. Whether you are looking to add a key strategic card to your collection or complete your Great Encounters roster, this Rotom card represents a memorable chapter in Pokémon TCG history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rotom
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Daisuke Ito
Card Stock
English
Holo
70
Lightning
Basic
Darkness +20
Colorless -20
1
479
Card Text
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Attack: Astonish (20)
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at that card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.
Attack: Telebeam (30+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.