Groudon Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Groudon
- Card Type: Basic Pokémon
- Type: Fighting (👊)
- HP: 130
- Card Number: 093/182
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Uta
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0383 Continent Pokémon
- Height: 11'6"
- Weight: 2094.4 lbs.
- Weakness: Grass (🌿) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Energy)
Attack Details
Swelling Power
- Cost: ⚪ (1 Colorless Energy)
- Effect: Attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
Magma Purge
- Cost: 👊👊⚪ (2 Fighting Energy + 1 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 60×
- Effect: Discard up to 4 Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Card Art Description
The artwork shows Groudon in an imposing stance amidst a fiery landscape. The legendary Pokémon's distinctive red and grey armor-like body is detailed with sharp precision, while flames and smoke billow in the background. The art style emphasizes Groudon's massive size and power as a legendary continent Pokémon.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Energy acceleration with Swelling Power
- Flexible damage output with Magma Purge
- Good HP for a Basic Pokémon
- Can hit for big damage when set up
For Intermediate Players
- Use Swelling Power to build up energy quickly
- Calculate optimal energy discard for knockouts
- Consider energy recovery strategies
- Plan energy attachment sequence carefully
For Advanced Players
- Key attacker in Fighting-type strategies
- Combine with energy recovery cards
- Use energy acceleration support cards
- Strategic energy management for maximum damage
Competitive Tips
- Build up energy efficiently with Swelling Power
- Calculate damage potential before discarding
- Have energy recovery options ready
- Watch out for Grass-type threats
- Consider backup attackers when low on energy
Collection Notes
- Rare Legendary Pokémon card
- Features dynamic volcanic artwork
- Classic Hoenn region legendary
- Card text references its battle with Kyogre