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Vintage 2002 Legendary Collection Golem — WotC-era Fighting-type from the Golem line.

Legendary CollectionSet
2002Released
RareRarity
Kagemaru HimenoIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Graveler)
HP 80
TypeFighting
RarityRare
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
WeaknessGrass ×2
Retreat●●●●
SetLegendary Collection
Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

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 HoloLow raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$89 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Early-2000s Legendary Collection printing with vintage collector appeal.
  • Final evolution of the Geodude → Graveler → Golem line.
  • Required for any complete Golem master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Legendary Collection set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Golem with 80 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Avalanche Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Fighting + Colorless · 60 damage

Selfdestruct Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Fighting + Fighting · 100 damage

Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Golem does 100 damage to itself.

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
4

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Golem PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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