#198 Turtonator - Fusion Strike (swsh8)
Turtonator is a Dragon-type Pokémon from the Sword & Shield series, featured in the Fusion Strike set released on November 12, 2021. It has 130 HP and requires three Colorless Energy to retreat. The card’s artist is Ryuta Fuse, and its flavor text describes how eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat leads to explosive compounds in its shell, with its droppings also being dangerously explosive. Turtonator has two attacks: Shell Trap, which costs Fire and Fighting Energy to deal 30 damage and inflicts 8 damage counters on the attacking Pokémon during the opponent’s next turn if damaged, and Heat Crash, a three Colorless Energy attack that deals 80 damage. The card is classified as Uncommon rarity and carries the regulation mark E. It has no weaknesses or resistances listed, making it a balanced defensive and offensive presence in gameplay. The design emphasizes its volcanic theme through its abilities and attributes.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Ryuta Fuse
Release Date
11/12/2021

Fusion Strike
Sword & Shield
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