Komala

Description

Komala card number 114 belongs to the Guardians Rising expansion released by Pokémon in 2017. As an Uncommon Basic Pokémon of the Colorless type, it offers a distinct strategic profile for players navigating the trading card game. The card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, whose artwork defines the visual identity of this entry in the set. The mechanical design of this card revolves around its status as a sleeping entity. The Comatose ability creates a unique dynamic: whenever a player attaches an Energy card from their hand to Komala while it is Active, the Pokémon immediately falls Asleep. This mechanic forces players to manage the timing of their resource attachment carefully, as the benefit of powering up the Pokémon is directly tied to putting it into a state that restricts its standard attacks. This restriction is offset by the card's primary attack, Hypno Roll. This move requires three Colorless Energy to activate and deals 100 damage. However, it can only be used if Komala is already Asleep. If the Pokémon is not in that specific condition, the attack has no effect. This design creates a high-risk, high-reward gameplay loop where the player must successfully utilize the Comatose ability to enable the card's offensive potential. Collectors and players alike appreciate Komala for its thematic consistency with its Pokédex lore, which notes that it is born asleep and dies asleep, with all movements resulting from dream tossing. For those building decks around status-based strategies or looking to complete the Guardians Rising collection, this card serves as a functional and thematic piece. Whether you are drafting a team for casual play or organizing your set, Komala 114 represents a key component of the 2017 release, offering both narrative interest and tactical depth.