Throh

Description

Throh is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon featured as card number 51 in the 2013 Pokémon Plasma Blast expansion. This reverse holo variant offers a distinct visual finish that appeals to collectors seeking variety within the set. Designed by Naoki Saito, the card showcases a Pokédex number of 538 and carries 100 Hit Points, providing a sturdy presence in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The flavor text highlights Throh's nature, noting that it changes belts as it grows stronger and desires to throw foes larger than itself when encountered. From a gameplay perspective, Throh offers strategic flexibility through its two distinct attacks. Freestyle Strike requires one Fighting energy and two Colorless energies, allowing the player to flip two coins. The attack deals 30 damage for each heads flipped, introducing an element of chance that can turn the tide of battle. Shoulder Throw costs two Fighting energies and one Colorless energy, dealing 80 damage minus 20 damage for every Colorless energy in the defending Pokémon's retreat cost. This mechanic encourages players to target opponents with high retreat costs, adding a layer of tactical depth to deck building. With a retreat cost of three Colorless energies, Throh requires careful energy management to stay active on the bench. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Plasma Blast base set or to appreciate the reverse holo treatment that defines this print run. The combination of Naoki Saito’s artwork and the card’s unique attack patterns makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the Fighting type.