Team Magma's Groudon, card #9 from the 2004 Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion. This Reverse Holo Rare Fighting card offers distinct gameplay mechanics for collectors.
Team Magma's Groudon
2004 • Pokémon • Team Magma vs Team Aqua
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Team Magma's Groudon, identified as card number 9 in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, represents a significant entry for Pokémon TCG enthusiasts. The card features a Reverse Holo Rare finish, providing a distinctive shimmering effect that appeals to collectors seeking visual variety within the base set. Designed by Kazuo Yazawa, this Basic Fighting-type Pokémon carries 100 HP and serves as a strategic piece for players building decks centered around the Team Magma theme. Its Ability, Power Saver, introduces a unique tactical constraint: it cannot attack unless the number of Pokémon in play with Team Magma in their name is three or fewer. This mechanic encourages deck builders to carefully manage their roster to unlock Groudon's offensive potential. When the condition is met, Team Magma's Groudon offers two powerful attacks. The first, Pulverize, deals 50 damage plus an additional 20 if the defending Pokémon already has at least two damage counters, making it effective against weakened opponents. The second option, a simpler linear attack, allows players to choose one of their opponent's Pokémon and deal 20 damage without applying Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool in competitive play. For collectors, acquiring Team Magma's Groudon is often part of completing the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. The Reverse Holo treatment adds a layer of desirability, as it distinguishes this print from the standard holo rares. Whether you are looking to complete your set, invest in classic Pokémon cards, or add a strategic fighter to your collection, this card remains a staple of the 2004 era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Team Magma's Groudon
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kazuo Yazawa
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
100
Fighting, Darkness
Basic
Grass ×2
3
383
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Ability: Power Saver
As long as the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) that has Team Magma in its name is 3 or less, Team Magma's Groudon can't attack.
Attack: Linear Attack
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Attack: Pulverize (50+)
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.