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Garbodor
Noble Victories 49/101 • uncommon
- Set
- Noble Victories
- Number
- 49/101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.72
- Artist
- match
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
They absorb garbage and make it part of their bodies. They shoot poisonous liquid from their right-hand fingertips.
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Where it came from
Garbodor made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Noble Victories expansion, released internationally in late 2011. This set was designed to introduce the Unova region’s roster from the Black and White video games to the tabletop format, marking a period of transition in the game's mechanics as it moved toward more aggressive, ability-focused gameplay. The creature itself, a literal pile of sentient trash, reflects the specific design philosophy of the fifth generation, which often leaned into unconventional and industrial aesthetics to distinguish the new Pokémon from their predecessors.
The artwork for this specific card, numbered 49/101, was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing veteran of the TCG whose work is known for clean lines and expressive character placement. Himeno’s portrayal of Garbodor emphasizes its grotesque, swampy nature, utilizing a muted color palette that highlights the sludge and refuse making up its form. Upon release, the card served as a budget-friendly uncommon option for players, appreciated more for its thematic role in the set’s expansion of the Psychic-type roster than for high-level competitive dominance.
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