01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Gabite)

HP 130

TypeColorless

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita

WeaknessColorless +30

Retreat—

SetSupreme Victors

Released2009

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	~$43 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$23 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 Supreme Victors set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Garchomp with 130 HP; top attack near 120 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Dragon Intimidation

If Garchomp is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Garchomp is Knocked Out), choose an Energy card attached to the Attacking Pokémon and put it into your opponent's hand.

Guard Claw Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 40 damage

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Garchomp by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Speed Impact Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 120- damage

Does 120 damage minus 20 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness: Colorless +30
Retreat cost: 0

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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