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Golisopod
SM Black Star Promos SM52/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM52/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.75
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
This Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-GX or a Pokémon-EX, this attack does 70 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
With a flashing slash of its giant sharp claws, it cleaves seawater—or even air—right in two.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Golisopod card, identified as SM52, was released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. This specific card was distributed as a participation reward in the Golisopod-GX blister pack, which was released shortly after the launch of the Burning Shadows expansion. The inclusion of Golisopod in this promotional slot was intended to showcase one of the most powerful and popular stage-one Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation of the franchise, specifically highlighting its role in the competitive meta-game at the time.
The artwork features Golisopod in a dynamic, aggressive stance, emphasizing the bulky, armored aesthetic that defines its visual design. Created by illustrator Hitoshi Ariga, the card follows the standard graphic design conventions of the Sun & Moon era, characterized by a clean layout and vibrant color schemes. Ariga, a veteran contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, focused on highlighting the creature's formidable presence, and the card was well-received by players for its accessible distribution method and its relevance to the card game's ongoing competitive format.
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