The Golisopod #9 Holo Rare from the Pokémon Guardians Rising expansion, featuring its signature Armor ability and Resolute Claws attack.
Golisopod
2017 • Pokémon • Guardians Rising
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The Golisopod #9 Holo Rare card originates from the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Guardians Rising expansion, released in 2017. This Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon evolves from Wimpod and features a 130 HP stat line, making it a durable presence in the game. The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and bears the set code GRI. Its defining gameplay mechanic is the Armor ability, which reduces damage taken from attacks by 30 points after applying weakness and resistance modifiers. Additionally, the Resolute Claws attack delivers 80 damage, with an added 70 damage boost if the opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic utility and its place within the diverse Guardians Rising set. For enthusiasts of the Pokémon TCG, this release offers a tangible connection to the series' evolving mechanics and design history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Golisopod
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kouki Saitou
Card Stock
English
Holo
130
Grass
Stage 1
Wimpod
Fire ×2
2
768
Card Text
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Ability: Armor
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attack: Resolute Claws (80+)
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-GX or a Pokémon-EX, this attack does 70 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.