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Tarpaud

Origine Perdue / #032/196

Tarpaud

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Origine Perdue
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
ryoma uratsuka
Source reference
swsh11-032

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.

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Card details

HP
140
Type (source)
Eau
Stage (source)
Niveau 2
Evolves from (printed name)
Têtarte
Pokédex number
186
Regulation mark
F
Retreat cost
2 Energy

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.

Attacks

Digne Meneur

Cost: Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 10+

Si Ptitard est sur votre Banc, cette attaque inflige 60 dégâts supplémentaires. Si Têtarte est sur votre Banc, cette attaque inflige 90 dégâts supplémentaires. Si Tartard est sur votre Banc, cette attaque inflige 120 dégâts supplémentaires.

Hydro-Éclaboussure

Cost: Eau · Incolore · Incolore

Damage: 100

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • Normal · Standard
  • Reverse · Standard

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