Alolan Geodude Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Geodude from the Guardians Rising set is a Common card with 70 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the attack Rollout, showcasing its rock-solid battle style. It is card number 40 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Flavor Text: Its body is a magnetic stone. Iron sand attaches firmly to the portions of its body that are particularly magnetic.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Alolan Geodude appears in the Guardians Rising set, identified by the set code sm2 and card number 40.

Attacks

• Rock Polish: Allows it to retreat without cost on the next turn.
• Rollout: Deals 40 damage with a Lightning and two Colorless energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and is visually identified by its Lightning type and the artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. The card’s market reference query is “Alolan Geodude Guardians Rising 40.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is ideal for beginner collectors but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Features Alolan Geodude as a Lightning-type Basic Pokémon with unique magnetic-themed flavor text and practical attacks for retreat and damage. This set printing is the primary and only known release for this card.