We now catalogue a special, more desirable version of a classic specimen: the Reverse Holo Graveler from the Pokémon Card 151 set. This parallel printing gives the card’s excellent artwork a distinctive and eye-catching finish, setting it apart from its standard counterpart.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Graveler (ゴローン)
- Set: Pokémon Card 151 (sv2a)
- Year: 2023
- Card Number: 075-165
- Rarity/Edition: Reverse Holo Uncommon
- Artist: Uta
- National Pokédex No.: 075
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 110
- Evolves From: Geodude
- Attack 1:
- Japanese: れんぞくいわなげ
- Romaji: Renzoku Iwanage
- English: Continuous Rock Throw
- Cost: [Fighting]
- Damage: 40x
- Effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 40 damage for each heads.
- Attack 2:
- Japanese: ヘビーインパクト
- Romaji: Hebī Inpakuto
- English: Heavy Impact
- Cost: [Fighting][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 60
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless][Colourless]
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 険しい 山肌を 転がり落ちる。 行く手を 阻む 岩は 粉々にする。
- Romaji: Hageshī yamahada o korogari ochiru. Yukute o habamu iwa wa konagona ni suru.
- English: It rolls down steep mountain slopes. Any boulders that block its path are smashed to smithereens.
Collector’s Notes
This Graveler is the Reverse Holo version of the uncommon card from the Japanese set Pokémon Card 151. It features the same fantastic, gritty artwork by Uta as the standard version, but is set apart by its unique holographic finish. The art itself is non-holo, while the entire surrounding body of the card is adorned with the beautiful Poké Ball holographic pattern that is the signature of this beloved set. This “reverse” application of the holo foil makes the artwork stand out even more.
As a core Geological Pokémon, Graveler is a staple of the museum. This more elusive Reverse Holo printing adds a layer of desirability to an already essential card. Its representation as a Fighting type in the TCG is standard for Rock/Ground Pokémon, and its Pokédex entry perfectly captures its raw, erosive power. This specimen is a perfect example of how different printing techniques can create exciting variations for collectors.
