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Tatsugiri ex

Surging Sparks / #142/191

Tatsugiri ex

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Surging Sparks
Rarity (source)
Double rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
Source reference
sv08-142

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The Pokémon’s story

Tatsugiri is a small Dragon-type Pokémon that takes refuge in Dondozo's mouth. This hiding place protects it from outside enemies. Yet it is not passive: the Pokédex describes it as particularly cunning. It can feign weakness to attract prey, then order its partner to attack. Their association thus combines shelter and strategy. Tatsugiri benefits from Dondozo's size while its own cunning prepares the moment when the larger Pokémon intervenes.

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

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Scarlet places Tatsugiri safely inside Dondozo's mouth. Pokémon Violet reveals the pair's tactic: the small Pokémon pretends to be weak to draw prey closer, then asks its partner to strike.

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Card details

HP
160
Type (source)
Dragon
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
978
Regulation mark
H
Retreat cost
1 Energy

Printed card text — English

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.

Attacks

Surprise Pump

Cost: Fire · Water

Damage: 100

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Cinnabar Lure

Cost: Fire · Water · Darkness

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Documented variants

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

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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