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Tatsugiri ex
#142/252 in Surging Sparks, Double Rare, 160 HP, Dragon, illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
- Card number
- #142/252
- Rarity
- Double Rare
- HP
- 160 HP
- Type
- Dragon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- November 8, 2024
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
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Collector Notes
Tatsugiri ex
Tatsugiri ex appears in the English print of Surging Sparks, released on November 8, 2024. Tatsugiri ex is a double rare rarity and 160 HP. The Surging Sparks set contains 252 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by 5ban Graphics.
Collector Insights
Tatsugiri ex is a Dragon-type Pokémon with 160 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It features two attacks: "Surprise Pump" costs Fire and Water energy, dealing 100 damage while ignoring any effects on the opponent's Active Pokémon, and "Cinnabar Lure" requires Fire, Water, and Darkness energy to allow the player to move up to 10 Pokémon from their deck to the Bench. The card includes rules stating that if Tatsugiri ex is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, and as a Tera Pokémon, it prevents all damage to itself while on the Bench. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series, released in the Surging Sparks set on November 8, 2024, with a Double Rare rarity. The card’s design incorporates a unique combination of offensive and strategic mechanics, emphasizing its role in both direct combat and resource management. Its lack of resistances or weaknesses highlights its balanced design within the game’s framework. The card’s number 142 and Pokédex entry number 978 further contextualize its placement within the broader Pokémon TCG lore.
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