Gyarados XY109
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
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About Gyarados
Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #130
- Card Number XY109
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Water 
Lightning ×2 
Attacks
- Berserker Splash80
This attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Aqua Tail90+
Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Gyarados, a fierce dragon-like Pokémon, surging through churning waters. Its scales glisten in vibrant reds and yellows, creating a striking contrast against the dynamic blues of the splash around it. The background features splashes of white foam, enhancing the sense of motion and turbulence. The art style is bold and cartoonish, with exaggerated features that emphasize Gyarados's wrathful nature. The overall mood is intense and chaotic, capturing the powerful presence of Gyarados as it unleashes its energy in a wild display, suggesting a fierce battle or imminent attack.
Playability Overview
Gyarados offers strong, high-risk area damage that can pressure both players' benches, rewarding careful energy attachment but requiring strategic management to avoid self-harm from Berserker Splash.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rage of the OceanThis Gyarados card has such an explosive presence with its Berserker Splash attack! The intense red and orange hues combined with the crashing water effects create a dynamic scene that demands attention. Pair it with other fierce water types, like Kingdra or Sharpedo, to emphasize that wild ocean energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Fierce / Intense Blue / Sea Monster / Tsunami Attack
