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Golisopod
Darkness Ablaze 018/189 • holo-rare
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Number
- 018/189
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.42
- Artist
- Ryuta Fuse
What it does
This attack does 50 more damage for each of your opponent's Pokémon V and Pokémon-GX in play.
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
It will do anything to win, taking advantage of every opening and finishing opponents off with the small claws on its front legs.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Golisopod card from the Darkness Ablaze expansion was released in August 2020 as part of the wider Sword & Shield series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set drew heavily from the Galar region introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield video games, aiming to integrate the mechanics and creature designs of the eighth generation into the physical card game. Golisopod, originally introduced in the Alola region, was featured here to emphasize its role as a formidable, armored powerhouse, captured in a rare holo format to distinguish its defensive profile.
The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his dynamic and action-oriented compositions. In this design, Saitou emphasizes Golisopod's imposing, crustacean-like aesthetic, using the holographic foil treatment to highlight the metallic sheen of its hard shell. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its 'First Impression' ability, which rewarded strategic placement in competitive decks, making it a functional piece of art for both collectors of the artist's work and competitive tabletop participants.
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