Pupitar 47/100
Set: Stormfront
Released: Nov 1, 2008
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About Pupitar
Its body is hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #247
- Card Number 47/100
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date01/11/2008
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Stormfront
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Grass +20 - Resistance
Lightning -20 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Energy Protection
Any damage done to Pupitar by attacks is reduced by 10 for each Energy attached to Pupitar (after applying Weakness and Resistance). You can't reduce more than 30 damage in this way.
Attacks
- Rock Smash20+


Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pupitar emerging from a dark, rocky cave, its hardened shell gleaming with a metallic sheen as it glares fiercely, ready to launch itself with powerful, pressurized force.
Playability Overview
Pupitar’s ability to reduce damage based on attached energies offers strategic durability, but its relatively low attack and coin flip reliance make it better suited for defensive or evolving roles than aggressive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rocky ResilienceThis artwork of Pupitar exudes a tough, earthy vibe that sets it apart from more whimsical Pokémon. Its hard shell and the rocky background suggest a strong connection to the land. Pair it with other ground or rock types like Onix or Golem to emphasize that sturdy, battle-ready theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Tough / Earthy Tones / Shielded Strength / Rock Solid


































