Groudon 199/182
Set: Paradox Rift
Released: Nov 3, 2023
Pokémon
Fighting Type
Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 441.6 packs (0.2%)
Fighting Type
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About Groudon
This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #383
- Card Number 199/182
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- IllustratorNurikabe
- Release Date03/11/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Paradox Rift
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting
- Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Fighting 
Grass ×2 
Attacks
- Swelling Power
Attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
- Magma Purge60×
Discard up to 4 Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Groudon standing triumphantly amidst a fiery landscape. The scene is intense, with erupting volcanoes in the background spewing molten lava and ash into a dark, smoke-filled sky. The ground seems to be cracked with veins of glowing lava, emphasizing the heat and power surrounding the legendary Pokémon. The art style is dynamic and bold, using a vibrant color palette of reds, oranges, and purples to illustrate the fiery chaos. Precise shading enhances the textures of Groudon's rocky armor, giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The mood is powerful and dramatic, capturing the essence of earth's fury.
Playability Overview
Groudon's ability to quickly spread Fighting Energy combined with its powerful Magma Purge attack makes it a versatile card for aggressive, energy-discard strategies, though its high retreat cost requires careful positioning.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Lava FuryThis Groudon card radiates power with its fiery backdrop, making it perfect for a "Volcanic Eruption" page. The intense reds and oranges give it an explosive presence, so it should be paired with other formidable Pokémon like Charizard or Reshiram to enhance that volcanic vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery / Power Surge / Legendary Might
