The 2008 Pokémon Great Encounters Rotom card, featuring a Holo Rare finish and unique gameplay abilities for your collection.
Rotom
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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As a Basic Pokémon card, it serves as a foundational piece for any collector focusing on the Electric-type roster from this era. The card is classified as a Holo Rare, distinguished by its reflective foil treatment that catches the light and adds visual appeal to the set. Rotom brings strategic depth to the Pokémon Trading Card Game with its dual attack options. The Astonish attack allows players to disrupt their opponent by examining a card from their hand and forcing a shuffle, while Telebeam offers a high-risk, high-reward damage output with a paralysis effect. This versatility makes it a notable entry in the Great Encounters subset, appealing to those who appreciate both the lore and mechanics of the franchise. Collector interest in this release often stems from its place in the broader Pokémon TCG timeline. Great Encounters is known for its unique artwork and thematic consistency, making cards like this Rotom valuable for completing base sets. The Holo Rare status ensures it stands out among common and uncommon cards, providing a satisfying addition to any organized binder or display. Whether you are building a comprehensive archive of Pokémon history or seeking specific type-based cards, this release offers a tangible connection to the 2008 gaming landscape. By focusing on the identity and context of each card, we help collectors understand the significance of releases like Great Encounters without the noise of transient market fluctuations. This Rotom card remains a key identifier for fans of the series, representing a specific moment in the evolution of the trading card game.
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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.












