Garganacl 202/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Released: Nov 3, 2023
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About Garganacl
Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #934
- Card Number 202/182
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- Illustratorkodama
- Release Date03/11/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Paradox Rift
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionPaldea
- Generation Generation 9
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points160 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost



Colorless ×4
Abilities
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Ability:
Energizing Rock Salt
Once during your turn, you may attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon. If you attached Energy to a Pokémon in this way, heal 30 damage from that Pokémon.
Attacks
- Land Crush140



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Garganacl standing majestically in a rocky, cave-like environment. The scene is lively, with floating Pokémon such as Swablu adding a whimsical touch. The background features rugged rock formations, giving a sense of depth and dimension, and the lighting highlights the textures of both Garganacl and the environment, suggesting a mystical atmosphere.The art style combines realism with a fantastical touch, using a warm, earthy color palette dominated by browns and creams, with splashes of soft blues and greens. The shading is smooth and adds to the three-dimensional quality of the scene. The mood is one of serene strength and natural harmony.
Playability Overview
Garganacl’s ability to recover Fighting Energy from the discard pile and heal damage supports sustained defense and offense, making it a strategic choice for endurance-focused decks despite its high retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rocky ResilienceThis card captures a unique blend of earthy vibes with its stone structure and the little Pokémon floating around. I’d suggest placing it on a "Stone Sanctuary" page alongside other rock-themed Pokémon. The soft color palette can harmonize well with cards like Onyx or Tyranitar, creating a solid foundation.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Supportive / Earthy Tones / Healing / Rock Solid




