#21 Gyarados - Ancient Origins (xy7)
Gyarados is a Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP, featured in the XY series’ Ancient Origins set released in 2015. Its rarity is Rare Holo, and it is illustrated by artist TOKIYA. The card’s flavor text describes it as a rare, vicious creature capable of destroying entire cities during a rage. Gyarados has a retreat cost of three Colorless energy and no resistances, making it vulnerable to Lightning attacks with a ×2 weakness. Its two attacks include Full Retaliation, which deals 30+ damage and adds 30 extra damage for each damage counter on Benched Magikarp, and Thrash, a high-cost attack that deals 100+ damage with a 30% chance to deal 30 damage to itself. The card’s design emphasizes its aggressive nature through its abilities and thematic description. It holds the dex number 130 and is part of the Pokémon TCG’s extensive collection.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Artist
TOKIYA
Release Date
8/12/2015

Ancient Origins
XY
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