Alolan Geodude Collector’s Guide (Team Up 35)

Character Intro

Alolan Geodude from the Team Up set is a Common Basic Lightning-type card numbered 35 with 70 HP. It features two straightforward attacks for early-game setup and pressure: Charge, which allows you to attach up to two Lightning Energy cards from your deck, and Smash Bomb, which deals 50 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Flavor Text: If you mistake it for a rock and step on it, it will headbutt you in anger. In addition to the pain, it will also zap you with a shock.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon “Team Up” set, card number 35. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed. The card features two attacks:
– Charge: allows you to attach up to two Lightning Energy cards from your deck.
– Smash Bomb: deals 50 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sm9” and card number 35. The illustrator is Yuka Morii, and it is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the Lightning type and a retreat cost of 3.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Alolan Geodude as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a focus on energy acceleration and moderate damage output. It fits well into decks requiring quick energy attachment but is limited by its retreat cost and coin flip mechanic on its main attack.