Aggron (Ruby Sapphire 1) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Aggron from the Ruby Sapphire set is a Rare Holo card numbered 1. It boasts a sturdy 110 HP and features the powerful attack Double Lariat. This card stands out with its bold design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Lairon)
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Grass (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 4

Key Printings

This card is the first in the Ruby Sapphire set (ex1-1) and is classified as a Rare Holo.

• Retaliate: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Aggron.
• Mega Punch: Deals a flat 40 damage.
• Double Lariat: Flip 2 coins; this attack does 70 damage times the number of heads.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “ex1” and card number “1”. The card’s artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita, a notable illustrator in the Pokémon TCG community. The card image can be referenced at: /images/ex1/ex1-1.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil surface and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the edges and the illustrated area by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): This set introduced Aggron as a powerful Metal-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a variety of coin-flip based attacks, emphasizing strategic risk and reward. The card stands out as the first in the set and is a sought-after Rare Holo for collectors focusing on the Ruby Sapphire era.