Alolan Geodude (Team Up 34) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Geodude from the Team Up set is a Common Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, card number 34, with 60 HP. It features the high-risk attack Self-Destruct, offering a strategic option in battle. Its compact design fits well in any collection focused on regional variants.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attack: Self-Destruct (60 damage, costs Lightning + Colorless; deals 60 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: “If you mistake it for a rock and step on it, it will headbutt you in anger. In addition to the pain, it will also zap you with a shock.”
• Illustrator: Yukiko Baba
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 34
• Rarity: Common
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, Team Up expansion, card number 34. It is a Common card illustrated by Yukiko Baba, notable for its simple yet effective design emphasizing Alolan Geodude’s electric traits.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm9-34,” the Team Up logo, and the distinctive artwork by Yukiko Baba. The card’s Lightning type and Self-Destruct attack are key gameplay identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack, Self-Destruct, deals significant damage but also harms itself, making it a risky choice in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique Self-Destruct attack, this card adds a tactical risk element to battles. Its common rarity and straightforward design make it accessible for collectors and players alike.
• Other Sets: No other printings or variants are known for this exact card.

Alolan Geodude Collector’s Guide (Team Up 35)

Character Intro

Alolan Geodude from the Team Up set is a Common Basic Lightning-type card numbered 35 with 70 HP. It features two straightforward attacks for early-game setup and pressure: Charge, which allows you to attach up to two Lightning Energy cards from your deck, and Smash Bomb, which deals 50 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Flavor Text: If you mistake it for a rock and step on it, it will headbutt you in anger. In addition to the pain, it will also zap you with a shock.
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Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon “Team Up” set, card number 35. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed. The card features two attacks:
– Charge: allows you to attach up to two Lightning Energy cards from your deck.
– Smash Bomb: deals 50 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sm9” and card number 35. The illustrator is Yuka Morii, and it is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the Lightning type and a retreat cost of 3.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Alolan Geodude as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a focus on energy acceleration and moderate damage output. It fits well into decks requiring quick energy attachment but is limited by its retreat cost and coin flip mechanic on its main attack.