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Rampardos GL
Rising Rivals 11/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 11/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $11.80
- Artist
- Suwama Chiaki
What it does
Flip a coin for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). If that coin flip is heads, this attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
If the Defending Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Rampardos GL was released in the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a set notable for introducing the Pokémon SP mechanic. The card features Rampardos as a 'Gym Leader's Pokémon,' signified by the GL suffix, reflecting the shift in game design toward cards that could utilize specialized 'SP' support cards, such as Cyrus's Conspiracy, to provide faster, more aggressive gameplay options during competitive matches.
The card was illustrated by Suwama Chiaki, who utilized the bold, dynamic line work typical of the era's competitive-focused art direction. Rampardos GL gained notoriety for its 'Glacier Head' attack, which incentivized players to keep their deck lean. While it was not the most dominant card in the meta, it served as a distinct representative of the Rising Rivals set's focus on trainers and their signature partners, and it remains a nostalgic piece for those who played during the peak of the SP-centric era.
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