Next up is another version of a true geological icon, Rhydon, this time from the nostalgic Pokémon Card 151 set. This particular specimen is the highly desirable Reverse Holo parallel print, which adds a special shimmer to this powerful Pokémon.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Rhydon (サイドン)
- Set: Pokémon Card 151 (sv2a)
- Year: 2023
- Card Number: 112-165
- Rarity/Edition: Reverse Holo Uncommon
- Artist: GOSSAN
- National Pokédex No.: 112
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 120
- Evolves From: Rhyhorn
- Attack 1:
- Japanese: たたきつぶす
- Romaji: Tatakitsubusu
- English: Crush
- Cost: [Fighting][Colourless]
- Damage: 30
- Attack 2:
- Japanese: カリスマドリル
- Romaji: Karisuma Doriru
- English: Charisma Drill
- Cost: [Fighting][Fighting][Colourless]
- Damage: 40+
- Effect: If you played the Supporter card “Giovanni’s Charisma” from your hand during this turn, this attack does 140 more damage.
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless][Colourless][Colourless]
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 全身を よろいのような 皮膚で 守っている。２０００度の マグマの 中でも 生きられる。
- Romaji: Zenshin o yoroi no yōna hifu de mamotte iru. 2000-do no maguma no naka demo ikirareru.
- English: Its entire body is protected by armour-like skin. It can even live in magma of 2,000 degrees.
Collector’s Notes
This Rhydon is the Reverse Holo Uncommon from the Japanese set Pokémon Card 151. The artwork by GOSSAN is incredibly energetic, depicting Rhydon charging through a landscape of mud and shattered rock, showcasing its immense power. While the art is the same as the standard version, this card is distinguished by the beautiful Poké Ball holographic pattern that covers the entire card except for the illustration, making the artwork pop.
As a foundational Geological Pokémon, Rhydon is a must-have. Its Rock/Ground nature is represented by the TCG’s consolidated Fighting type. A particularly desirable feature of this card for collectors is the “Charisma Drill” attack, which gets a massive power boost if the “Giovanni’s Charisma” Supporter card is played. This is a wonderful nod to the lore of the original games, where the villainous Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, famously used a powerful Rhydon in his party.
