Gyarados XY60
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 XY60
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorTOKIYA
- 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
- Full Retaliation30+
This attack does 30 more damage for each damage counter on each of your Benched Magikarp.
- Thrash100+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Gyarados in a dynamic and intense scene. Gyarados is surging through tumultuous waters, with waves crashing around its massive, serpentine form. The background is a swirl of water and foam, emphasizing the creature's raw power and the stormy environment. In the midst of this aquatic chaos, a trainer appears to be in peril, adding drama to the scene.The art style is vivid and energetic, with bold lines and fluid motion. The color palette is dominated by deep blues and whites, capturing the essence of a fierce aquatic setting. Shading is used effectively to highlight the muscular contours of Gyarados, lending it an imposing presence. The mood is tense and thrilling, showcasing the might and ferocity of the Pokémon.
Playability Overview
Gyarados offers strategic synergy by powering up its damage with benched Magikarps, rewarding a build focused on gradual setup but risks self-damage with its Thrash attack.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Aqua FuryThis Gyarados card is all about raw power, with that fierce pose and the tumultuous waves surrounding it. It really captures the essence of a raging sea, so pairing it with other fierce water types or powerful Pokémon would enhance that vibe. It would shine on a "Fierce Waters" page, especially next to cards like Kingdra or even Lapras, which can balance the intensity with their own dynamic artwork.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Splashing / Sea Monster / Power Unleashed
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