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Iron Boulder Card Details

Iron Boulder

Basic Information

  • Name: Iron Boulder
  • Card Type: Basic Pokémon
  • Type: Psychic (💜)
  • HP: 140
  • Card Number: 071/142 ⭐
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Card Class: Future (indicated by the "Future" label)
  • Illustrator: GIDORA

Card Statistics

  • Pokédex Entry: No. 1022 Paradox Pokémon
  • Height: 4'11"
  • Weight: 358.3 lbs.
  • Weakness: Darkness (⚫) ×2
  • Resistance: Fighting (🥊) -30
  • Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Energy)

Attack Details

Adjusted Horn

  • Cost: 💜⚪ (1 Psychic Energy + 1 Colorless Energy)
  • Damage: 170
  • Effect: If you don't have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does nothing.

Card Art Description

The card features Iron Boulder, a mechanical Pokémon with a striking orange and black color scheme. The artwork shows the Pokémon in a dynamic pose against a swirling background of blue and pink energy effects. The Pokémon's design includes prominent orange horns and metallic plating, giving it a futuristic appearance.

Card Text

The flavor text at the bottom reads: "It was named after a mysterious object recorded in an old book. Its body seems to be metallic."

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • This card requires careful hand management to be effective
  • Keep track of the number of cards in both players' hands
  • Consider using Trainer cards that help you match your opponent's hand size
  • The high damage output (170) makes it worth building a strategy around

For Intermediate Players

  • Pair with cards that let you draw or discard to match opponent's hand size
  • Use Trainer cards that reveal opponent's hand to plan your moves
  • Consider cards that prevent your opponent from changing their hand size
  • The relatively high retreat cost suggests using switching cards

For Advanced Players

  • Build deck strategies around hand size control
  • Use cards like Professor's Research strategically to set up optimal hand sizes
  • Consider tech cards that can manipulate both players' hand sizes
  • Can be used as a powerful counter to decks that typically maintain specific hand sizes

Competitive Tips

  1. Monitor your opponent's draw patterns
  2. Keep track of cards that could change hand sizes
  3. Use Iron Boulder as a surprise attacker when conditions align
  4. Have backup attackers ready when hand sizes don't match
  5. Consider cards that can reveal opponent's hand for better planning

Collection Notes

  • Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Prismatic Evolutions expansion
  • Features the special "Future" designation
  • Unique mechanical design makes it a visually striking addition to any collection
  • The metallic theme ties into the Paradox Pokémon concept