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Turtwig GL
Rising Rivals 85/111 • common
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 85/111
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.42
- Artist
- Kanako Eo
What it does
As long as Turtwig GL's remaining HP is 60 or less, each of Turtwig GL's attacks does 30 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
After your attack, remove from Turtwig GL the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.
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Where it came from
Released in the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion, Turtwig GL represents the convergence of the popular Sinnoh region starters with the mechanics of Pokémon SP cards. These cards were designed to highlight the partner Pokémon used by Gym Leaders and Elite Four members, with this particular iteration belonging to Gardenia, the Eterna City Gym Leader. The artwork emphasizes the sturdy, grounded nature of the species, maintaining the clean, vibrant aesthetic typical of late Platinum-era card design.
The Rising Rivals set was highly regarded for introducing the SP mechanic to the English-language trading card game, which significantly altered the competitive meta of the time. While common cards like Turtwig GL were produced in large quantities for accessibility, they served an essential role in providing players with low-cost, effective early-game options. Collectors appreciate these cards for their nostalgic connection to the generation four Pokémon era and the specific thematic framing of the Gym Leader sub-series.
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