Team Magma’s Rhydon Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma’s Rhydon is a rare card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 22. It has 80 HP and features the hard-hitting Land Crush attack. The artwork highlights Rhydon’s rugged strength in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Team Magma’s Rhyhorn)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Second Strike: Does 20 damage plus 20 more if the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters.
• Land Crush: Deals 60 damage; flip a coin, if tails discard an Energy attached to Team Magma’s Rhydon.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Attack Synergy

• Second Strike rewards careful setup: it hits for 20, or 40 if the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters.
• Land Crush provides a reliable 60 damage with a risk component—on tails, you discard an Energy from Team Magma’s Rhydon—so plan Energy attachments accordingly.

Key Printings

The key printing is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, card number 22. This rare Fighting-type emphasizes strategic damage setup with Second Strike and Energy management with Land Crush.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this exact card. Identify it by:
– Set code: ex4-22
– Rarity: Rare
– Illustrator: T. Honda
– Image reference: /images/ex4/ex4-22.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Always confirm current tournament rules before deck inclusion.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and store away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, maintaining condition supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): A thematic set highlighting Team Magma and Team Aqua. Team Magma’s Rhydon stands out as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with tactical attacks that reward damage planning and Energy management.