Collect the 2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes card Erika's Dratini #42. This Uncommon Basic Colorless Pokémon features the Strange Barrier ability and Tail Strike attack.
Erika's Dratini
2000 • Pokémon • Gym Heroes
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Erika's Dratini card number 42 from the 2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes set offers a distinct experience for TCG enthusiasts. As an Uncommon Basic Colorless Pokémon, this card provides strategic depth through its unique abilities and attack patterns. The Strange Barrier ability sets this card apart by reducing damage taken from Basic Pokémon attacks that deal 20 or more damage. This defensive mechanism allows the card to withstand significant hits, extending its survivability in battles. Combined with the Tail Strike attack, which deals 10 damage plus an additional 20 if a coin flip results in heads, Erika's Dratini offers a balance of offense and defense. Erika's Dratini #42 stands out due to its versatility in gameplay and its place within the series' history. The card's Colorless typing allows it to fit into various deck configurations, appealing to players looking for flexible options. For those interested in the broader Pokémon TCG landscape, this card represents a specific era of design and mechanics. Its presence in collections often signifies an appreciation for the strategic elements that defined early Pokémon card games. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, Erika's Dratini card 42 from Gym Heroes provides a tangible connection to the game's rich history. It serves as a reminder of the strategic diversity that has always been central to the Pokémon 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
Erika's Dratini
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
40
Colorless
Basic
Psychic -30
1
147
Card Text
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Ability: Strange Barrier
Whenever an attack by a Basic Pokémon (including your own) does 20 or more damage to Erika's Dratini (after applying Weakness and Resistance), reduce that damage to 10. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.) This power stops working while Erika's Dratini is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attack: Tail Strike (10+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
