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Golisopod-GX
Burning Shadows 17/147 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Number
- 17/147
- Rarity
- Rare Holo GX
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $1.45
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
If this Pokémon was on the Bench and became your Active Pokémon this turn, this attack does 90 more damage.
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Golisopod-GX was introduced in the 2017 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Burning Shadows, released as part of the Sun & Moon era. This set was designed to introduce powerful GX mechanics, a feature that allowed Pokémon to possess a unique, once-per-game move, reflecting the evolution of competitive play dynamics. The Golisopod-GX card features the Hard Shell Pokémon, known for its defensive prowess, and was created to capitalize on the character's popularity following its debut in the Pokémon Sun and Moon video games.
The card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio responsible for many of the full-art and GX designs within the Sun & Moon series. Their aesthetic approach for this card focused on a high-contrast, dynamic pose that emphasizes the creature's armored exterior and imposing stance. Upon release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its First Impression attack, which encouraged a fast-paced playstyle involving frequent switching, solidifying its place in the tournament meta during its residency in the standard format.
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