Garchomp 1/17
Set: POP Series 9
Released: Mar 1, 2009
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About Garchomp
It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #445
- Card Number 1/17
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
- Release Date01/03/2009
- SeriesPOP
- Expansion POP Series 9
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Colorless - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Colorless +30
Colorless Attacks
- Dragon Rage80
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.
- Jet Sword100
Discard 2 Energy attached to Garchomp and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Garchomp soaring powerfully through a mystical, glowing cavern, its wings spread wide and eyes focused fiercely, embodying both speed and ferocity as it dominates its shadowy environment.
Playability Overview
Garchomp offers strong attack potential with Jet Sword's 100 damage and spread effect, but its reliance on discarding energy and the risky Dragon Rage coin flip limit consistent playability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cavern DepthsThis Garchomp card has a dark, rocky cavern vibe with an intense, action-ready pose. Place it as a strong page anchor surrounded by other Dragon and Ground types that would fit naturally in underground or cave settings. The moody colors balance well with darker tones nearby.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Dark Purple / Dragon Lair / Underground
