Pooka
Tropical Tidal Wave
#18/25 in HGSS Black Star Promos, Promo, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
- Card number
- #18/25
- Rarity
- Promo
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 10, 2010
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
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Collector Notes
Tropical Tidal Wave
Tropical Tidal Wave appears in the English print of HGSS Black Star Promos, released on February 10, 2010. Tropical Tidal Wave is a promo rarity. The HGSS Black Star Promos set contains 25 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Collector Insights
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Trainer card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, included in the HGSS Black Star Promos set released on February 10, 2010. Designed by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki, it is a Promo rarity card. The card’s rules involve a coin flip mechanic, where heads results in discarding all Trainer and Stadium cards the opponent controls, while tails causes the player to discard their own Trainer and Stadium cards. This effect applies to all such cards in play during the resolution of the rule. The card has no associated types, resistances, weaknesses, or attacks, as it functions purely as a strategic disruption tool. Its retreat cost and converted retreat cost are not applicable due to its Trainer classification. The card’s design and functionality are consistent with its role in the game’s rulebook, emphasizing its unique interaction mechanics.
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