Armaldo, card number 18 from the 2008 Legends Awakened expansion. This Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon features the distinctive Fossil Armor ability.
Armaldo
2008 • Pokémon • Legends Awakened
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Released in 2008 as part of the Legends Awakened expansion, this Armaldo trading card occupies card number 18 within the series. As a Stage 2 Pokémon that evolves from Anorith, it serves as a notable piece for collectors focused on the fossil lineage within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card is categorized under the Fighting type, reflecting its robust evolutionary path and thematic connection to ancient, armored creatures. For players and collectors alike, the card's identity is defined by its unique mechanical trait: Fossil Armor. This ability allows the Pokémon to prevent damage from attacks if the incoming damage is 60 or less, offering a strategic defensive element that distinguishes it from other cards in the Legends Awakened set. Collectors often seek out Armaldo not just for its visual appeal but for its place in the broader evolution chain and its representation of the fossil mechanic in the TCG. The card's rarity is marked as Rare, making it a standard yet valuable addition to any Legends Awakened collection. Whether you are building a complete set of the 2008 expansion or focusing on specific Pokémon families, this card provides a tangible link to that era of the game. It stands as a testament to the creative design choices made during the Legends Awakened release, appealing to those who appreciate both the lore and mechanics of the Pokémon universe. Understanding the context of Legends Awakened helps collectors appreciate the nuances of this release. Its status as a Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon makes it a recognizable figure among enthusiasts who track the progression of specific Pokémon families across different sets and years.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Armaldo
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Kazuaki Aihara
Card Stock
English
140
Fighting
Stage 2
Anorith
Grass +30
2
348
Card Text
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Ability: Fossil Armor
If Armaldo would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to Armaldo if that damage is 60 or less.
Attack: Crush Claw (60)
During your next turn, if an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage.
It went ashore after evolving. Its entire body is clad in a sturdy armor.
