Gyarados #21 from Bandit Ring - Rare - Illustrated by TOKIYA
Water

Gyarados

#21/97 in Bandit Ring, Rare, 130 HP, Water, illustrated by TOKIYA.

Card number
#21/97
Rarity
Rare
HP
130 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 20, 2015
Illustrator
TOKIYA
Original name
ギャラドス
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Collector Notes

Gyarados

Gyarados appears in the Japanese print of Bandit Ring, released on June 20, 2015. Gyarados is a rare rarity and 130 HP. The Bandit Ring set contains 97 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by TOKIYA.

Collector Insights

Gyarados is a Pokémon card from the Bandit Ring set, released on June 20, 2015. It has 130 HP and is classified as a Rare card. The card features two attacks: Full Retaliation and Thrash. Full Retaliation requires two Colorless Energy and deals 30+ damage, with an additional 30 damage per damage counter on Benched Magikarp. Thrash demands two Water and two Colorless Energy, dealing 100+ damage with a coin flip determining whether the attack harms the opponent or the user. The card’s design incorporates dynamic mechanics tied to its energy costs and damage output. Its rarity and set origin highlight its significance within the Pokémon TCG’s historical releases. The card’s effects emphasize strategic interactions with other cards in play, particularly those involving Benched Pokémon. This version of Gyarados reflects the game’s evolving tactical depth through its unique attack conditions and damage calculations.

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