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Bastiodon GL
Rising Rivals 2/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 2/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $12.76
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon GL.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Bastiodon GL was released in 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Rising Rivals. This set focused on the narrative of the Platinum video games, specifically highlighting the Pokémon used by the Elite Four and Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region, denoted by the 'GL' suffix attached to the Pokémon's name. The card depicts a variation of the ancient-looking Shield Pokémon, reimagined as a tactical asset under the command of Gym Leader Byron.
The card was illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna, who utilized a bold, high-contrast aesthetic typical of the era's competitive-focused card designs. As a Metal-type card, it was valued in gameplay for its defensive capabilities, reflecting the character's role as a wall-style fighter in the source material. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its synergy with other 'SP' (Special Pokémon) cards, fitting squarely into the strategic landscape of the late-2000s meta.
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