The Gastrodon East Sea Reverse Holo card from the 2009 Rising Rivals set. This Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon features the Colorless Calling Wave attack for strategic deck building.
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
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The Gastrodon East Sea Reverse Holo card, numbered 21 in the Rising Rivals set, offers collectors a distinct finish on this 2009 Pokémon Trading Card Game release. Designed by Ken Sugimori, this Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolves from Shellos East Sea and holds 90 Hit Points. The reverse holo treatment adds a shimmering quality to the card, making it a sought-after variant for those completing the Rising Rivals checklist. From a gameplay perspective, Gastrodon East Sea brings unique utility through its Sticky Hold ability. When switched or retreated, it allows players to move attached Energy cards to the new Active Pokémon, providing crucial resource management during matches. Its Colorless Calling Wave attack enables players to search their deck for up to two Gastrodon cards to place onto their Bench, though it comes with the risk of placing two damage counters on the searched cards. This risk-reward dynamic makes it a fascinating piece for competitive and casual players alike. For collectors, this card represents a key entry in the Rising Rivals series, capturing the aesthetic and mechanics of the late 2000s Pokémon era. Whether you are drawn to its strategic abilities or its visual appeal, this card remains a staple for fans of the Pokémon TCG. Owning this Gastrodon East Sea Reverse Holo allows you to engage with a specific moment in Pokémon history. It serves as a reminder of the strategic depth and artistic consistency that defined the Rising Rivals expansion. Collectors often seek out this card number to complete their set, appreciating both its gameplay function and its distinctive reverse holographic finish.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Gastrodon East Sea
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
90
Water
Stage 1
40
Shellos East Sea
Grass +30
Lightning -20
1
423
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Sticky Hold
If Gastrodon East Sea is switched or retreats to your Bench, move as many Energy cards attached to Gastrodon East Sea as you like to the new Active Pokémon.
Attack: Calling Wave
Search your deck for up to 2 Gastrodon and put them onto your Bench as Basic Pokémon. Put 2 damage counters on each of them. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attack: Wave Splash (40)
FAQ
Gastrodon East Sea is a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Shellos East Sea. It is part of the Gastrodon family within the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
The Sticky Hold ability allows you to move any number of Energy cards attached to Gastrodon East Sea to the new Active Pokémon when it is switched or retreated to your Bench.
This attack lets you search your deck for up to two Gastrodon cards and put them onto your Bench as Basic Pokémon. You then shuffle your deck afterward, but you must place two damage counters on each of the searched Gastrodon cards.
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