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Golem

Card 19/99

EX-era (2009) Arceus Golem — mid-era Fighting-type print.

ArceusSet
2009Released
RareRarity
Masakazu FukudaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Graveler)
HP 140
TypeFighting
RarityRare
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
WeaknessGrass +30
Retreat●●●●
SetArceus
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
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. 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

Non Holo~$1.86 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$6.92 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Final evolution of the Geodude → Graveler → Golem line.
  • Required for any complete Golem master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Arceus set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Golem with 140 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Lunge Out Cost: Fighting + Colorless · 50 damage

Tumble Down Cost: Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 30× damage

Discard as many Fighting Energy cards as you like from your hand. The attack does 30 damage times the number of Fighting Energy cards you discarded.

Rock Tumble Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 80 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Weakness
Grass +30
Resistance
Lightning -20
Retreat cost
4

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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