Golisopod Collector’s Guide: Unified Minds #51

Character Intro

Golisopod from the Unified Minds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 51. This striking Pokémon boasts 140 HP and features the ability Emergency Exit. Its attack, First Impression, adds a tactical edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wimpod)
• Retreat Cost: 4 Energy
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: The shell covering its body is as hard as diamond. This Pokémon will do anything it takes to win.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Unified Minds set (set code: sm11), card number 51. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. The card’s design highlights Golisopod’s defensive shell and aggressive battle style.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is identified by its set code sm11 and card number 51. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it features the subtype “Stage 1.” The image for this printing is available at /images/sm11/sm11-51.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Golisopod’s ability, Emergency Exit, allows it to have no Retreat Cost if it has 2 or fewer Energy attached, offering strategic mobility. Its attack, First Impression, deals 120+ damage and gains an additional 60 damage if it switched from the Bench this turn, rewarding tactical play. However, its high Retreat Cost of 4 Energy may require careful energy management.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its value as a collector’s item, consider using a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set includes the Golisopod card as a Rare Holo, showcasing its powerful Water-type traits and strategic abilities. The set focuses on dynamic Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks, and Golisopod fits this theme with its tactical retreat and high-damage attack options.

For collectors and players alike, this Golisopod card from Unified Minds offers a vivid example of a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a blend of defensive and offensive capabilities, captured in a striking Rare Holo presentation.