Alolan Geodude Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Alolan Geodude from the Crimson Invasion set is a Common card numbered 32. With 60 HP and straightforward moves—Defense Curl for protection and Tackle for damage—it offers a simple, reliable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Attacks:
• Defense Curl: Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent’s next turn.
• Tackle: Deals 20 damage.
• Flavor Text: Its body is a magnetic stone. Iron sand attaches firmly to the portions of its body that are particularly magnetic.
• Set Code: sm4
• Card Number: 32
• Rarity: Common
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Crimson Invasion set of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Common card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and identified by set code sm4 and card number 32.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Notable identifiers include its Lightning type, Basic stage, Mitsuhiro Arita artwork, a retreat cost of 2, and Metal resistance.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Defense Curl can help mitigate damage for a turn, while Tackle provides a consistent 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, it benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Features Alolan Geodude as a Basic Lightning-type with solid defensive capabilities and a unique magnetic-themed flavor text, highlighting the Pokémon’s rugged nature and elemental affinity.