01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Gabite)

HP 160

TypeDragon

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorNurikabe

Retreat●

SetBrilliant Stars

Released2022

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$0.44 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.52 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Garchomp — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #445).
Required for any complete Garchomp master set across eras.
Collectors of the Brilliant Stars set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Garchomp with 160 HP; top attack near 160 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Sonic Slip

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may prevent all damage from and effects of attacks from your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon until the end of your opponent's next turn.

Dragonblade Cost: Water + Fighting · 160 damage

Discard the top 2 cards of your deck.

Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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