01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Vigoroth)

HP 150

TypeColorless

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda

WeaknessFighting +30

Retreat●●●●

SetPlatinum

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

Market value

~$4.99 raw

Raw copies run $4.00 to $7.39

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07Why Collectors Want It

Slaking — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #289).
Required for any complete Slaking master set across eras.
Collectors of the Platinum set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Slaking with 150 HP; top attack near 150 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Lazy Paunch

If Slaking used any attacks during your last turn, Slaking can't attack.

Best Dash Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 150 damage

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Slaking by attacks is increased by 50 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness: Fighting +30
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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