We have a special parallel version of the original Rock Pokémon for the museum today: the Reverse Holo Geodude from the Pokémon Card 151 set. This printing gives the beautiful artwork a completely different feel and makes it a standout specimen.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Geodude (イシツブテ)
- Set: Pokémon Card 151 (sv2a)
- Year: 2023
- Card Number: 074-165
- Rarity/Edition: Reverse Holo Common
- Artist: Uta
- National Pokédex No.: 074
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 80
- Attack 1:
- Japanese: かたまる
- Romaji: Katamaru
- English: Harden
- Cost: [Fighting]
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks.
- Attack 2:
- Japanese: げんこつ
- Romaji: Genkotsu
- English: Fist
- Cost: [Fighting][Colourless]
- Damage: 20
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless]
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 両手を使い 険しい 崖を 登る。その姿を 見た 人が ボルダリングを 始めたらしい。
- Romaji: Ryōte o tsukai kewashī gake o noboru. Sono sugata o mita hito ga borudaringu o hajimetarashī.
- English: It uses its hands to climb steep cliffs. It’s said that people who saw it doing this created the sport of bouldering.
Collector’s Notes
This Geodude is the Reverse Holo version of the common card from the Japanese set Pokémon Card 151. While the card shares the same wonderful art by Uta, it is distinguished by its special holographic treatment. The artwork itself is non-holographic, allowing its colours and textures to stand out, while the entire rest of the card’s surface is covered in a beautiful, shimmering holographic layer. The Pokémon Card 151 set features a unique and highly desirable Poké Ball pattern for its reverse holos, making them particularly special.
This printing technique makes a common card much more exciting to collect and adds a new dimension to the artwork. As the original Geological Pokémon, Geodude is a cornerstone of the collection, and having this more elusive Reverse Holo version is a real treat. Its TCG classification as a Fighting type and its charming Pokédex entry linking it to the sport of bouldering are all present, now enhanced by this beautiful holographic finish.
