The Ferrothorn Illustration Rare card (209) from the 2023 Paradox Rift expansion, featuring distinctive artwork by Kurata So and unique Metal-type gameplay mechanics.
2023 • Pokémon • Paradox Rift
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The core identity of the card within the set.
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Featured
Ferrothorn
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Illustration Rare
Kurata So
Card Stock
English
Holo
140
Metal
Stage 1
Ferroseed
Fire ×2
Grass -30
3
598
G
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Exoskeleton
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attack: Spinning Needles (50)
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Spinning Needles attack does 100 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Its spikes are harder than steel. This Pokémon crawls across rock walls by stabbing the spikes on its feelers into the stone.
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