Tyranitar (Neo Discovery 12) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tyranitar from the Neo Discovery set is a Rare Holo card numbered 12. It has 100 HP and features the powerful attack Trample. The card showcases Tyranitar’s formidable presence with vivid artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pupitar)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Resistance: Psychic (-30)
• Weakness: None listed
• Attacks:
• Slam — Flip 2 coins; does 30 damage times the number of heads (cost: 3 Colorless).
• Trample — Flip a coin for each Benched Pokémon in play; does 30 damage to each Benched Pokémon on heads, plus 50 damage to the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 2 Darkness, 2 Colorless).

Key Printings

The key printing of Tyranitar in Neo Discovery is card number 12, a Rare Holo with 100 HP. It’s notable for its detailed illustration by Hironobu Yoshida and its unique Darkness typing during the Neo series era.

Variants & Identifiers

This Tyranitar card has no known print variants. It is identified by:
– Set code: “neo2”
– Card number: 12
– Holofoil finish and artwork by Hironobu Yoshida

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in current tournament settings is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: This set introduced Tyranitar as a powerful Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with versatile attacks that can affect both Active and Benched Pokémon. The set is known for its strong Pokémon from the Neo era and detailed artwork.