Golem Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds #89

Character Intro

Golem from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 89. This sturdy Pokémon boasts 180 HP, making it a resilient choice in battle. Its attacks, Steamroller and Heavy Slam, deliver powerful strikes to opponents.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Graveler)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: “When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.”

Key Printings

This Golem card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Unbroken Bonds set (sm10). It is identified as card number 89 and is a Rare Holo variant.

• Attacks:
• Steamroller — deals 100 damage, unaffected by Resistance.
• Heavy Slam — can deal up to 180 damage but is reduced based on the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers: set code “sm10-89,” Fighting type, and illustrator Kyoko Umemoto’s distinctive artwork.
• Rarity: Rare Holo; carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its high HP and powerful attacks make it a notable collector’s piece, though its competitive play status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its high retreat cost and unique attacks, maintaining the card’s condition is essential for both collectors and players.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set includes Golem as a Rare Holo Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon with strong attacks and a high HP pool. The set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic card designs, with Golem standing out due to its mossy shell flavor text and powerful moves.