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Hydreigon
#9/18 in Hydreigon Half Deck, 150 HP, illustrated by Naoki Saito.
- Card number
- #9/18
- HP
- 150 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- March 16, 2012
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
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Collector Notes
Hydreigon
Hydreigon appears in the Japanese print of Hydreigon Half Deck, released on March 16, 2012. Hydreigon is a 150 HP. The Hydreigon Half Deck set contains 18 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Naoki Saito.
Collector Insights
Hydreigon is a Pokémon card with 150 HP, featuring two distinct attacks that blend damage and strategic utility. The first, Consume, costs one Darkness Energy and two Colorless Energies, dealing 40 damage while healing the Pokémon by the same amount, effectively balancing offense and recovery. The second, Destructor Beam, demands a Psychic Energy, a Darkness Energy, and two Colorless Energies, delivering 90 damage and granting the player a chance to discard an Energy from the defending Pokémon if a coin flip results in heads, adding an element of risk and reward. The card is illustrated by Naoki Saito, whose artwork captures the creature’s imposing presence. It was released as part of the Hydreigon Half Deck set on March 16, 2012, expanding the Pokémon TCG’s roster with a versatile, high-impact card. Its design emphasizes adaptability, allowing players to shift between aggressive attacks and defensive healing based on the game state. The combination of direct damage and resource manipulation makes it a valuable tool in competitive play, reflecting its role as a powerful, multifaceted Pokémon.
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