Groudon (Celestial Storm 81) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Groudon from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare Holo card numbered 81. This powerful Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the striking attack Ground Slash. Its vivid design captures the essence of this legendary creature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Wreck: Deals 50+ damage if a Stadium card is in play, then discards that Stadium card.
• Ground Slash: Deals 130 damage but requires discarding an Energy from Groudon.
• Flavor Text: “This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.”
• Set: Celestial Storm (sm7)
• Card Number: 81
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Groudon appears in the Celestial Storm set, identified by the set code sm7 and card number 81. It is a Rare Holo card featuring detailed artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, 130 HP, and the distinctive attacks “Wreck” and “Ground Slash.” The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it has a high retreat cost of 4.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and energy discard requirement for the powerful Ground Slash attack suggest strategic energy management is necessary if used in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and collector appeal, consider using a top loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Groudon appears as a Rare Holo Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with strong attacks and a thematic connection to the land, fitting the set’s celestial and elemental themes. The set does not provide additional print variants for this card.

This printing of Groudon stands out as a visually striking and strategically interesting card for collectors and fans of legendary Pokémon alike.