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Bastiodon
Platinum 20/127 • rare
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 20/127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $1.46
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
As long as Bastiodon has a Pokémon Tool attached to it, remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon between turns.
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Bastiodon during your opponent's next turn.
Bastiodon does 30 damage to itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Bastiodon (20/127) was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum expansion. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon SP mechanic, which featured cards depicting Pokémon trained by specific characters or organizations, such as Team Galactic. As a Fossil Pokémon, Bastiodon was designed to emphasize its defensive capabilities, reflecting the character's signature high physical stats in the source video games, Diamond and Pearl.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by artist Midori Harada, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for a clean, stylized approach to creature illustration. The design focuses on the creature's formidable shield-like face, aiming to convey its role as a defensive wall on the battlefield. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard rare, valued primarily by players utilizing metal-type decks for its thematic consistency rather than as a centerpiece of competitive play.
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