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Tarpaud

Déchaînement / #7/95

Tarpaud

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Déchaînement
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Naoyo Kimura
Source reference
hgss2-7

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

At nightfall, Politoed sometimes joins lake shores to let out a powerful cry. Its kind may gather in a chorus beneath the moon, although their voices sound harsh to humans. Politoed also leads groups of Poliwag and Poliwhirl: its voice alone impresses them. The length of the curl on its head is associated with the number of companions that obey it. Between territorial singing and authority, its sounds have a social function beyond mere noise.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Sun recounts that a composer drew inspiration for a ballad from Politoed's otherwise harsh cry. Pokémon Ultra Moon connects its large hair curl with the number of Poliwag and Poliwhirl following it. Pokémon Shield describes males' deep voices as attractive.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
120
Type (source)
Eau
Stage (source)
Niveau 2
Evolves from (printed name)
Tetarte
Pokédex number
186
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Électrique ×2

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Saute-grenouille

Poké-POWER

Une seule fois pendant votre tour (avant votre attaque), vous pouvez choisir un Pokémon Water de votre Banc et l’échanger avec votre Pokémon Actif. Ce pouvoir ne peut pas être utilisé si Tarpaud est affecté par un État Spécial.

Attacks

Choralissime

Cost: Eau · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 30×

Lancez une pièce pour chacun de vos Pokémon Water en jeu. Cette attaque inflige 30 dégâts multipliés par le nombre de côtés face.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Reverse
  • Holographic
  • Holo · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard
  • Reverse · league · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard · Staff

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Price history

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