Glastrier (Lost Origin 51) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Glastrier is a Rare Holo from the Lost Origin set, numbered 51. This Basic Water-type features 130 HP and two attacks—Freeze Down and the hard-hitting Wild Tackle—making it a solid pickup for collectors who want a powerful, visually appealing card.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: Glastrier emits intense cold from its hooves. It’s also a belligerent Pokémon—anything it wants, it takes by force.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Lost Origin set, card number 51. It is a Rare Holo variant with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “swsh11,” card number 51, and the illustrator credit to Jiro Sasumo. The card’s Water type and Rare Holo rarity also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– Freeze Down prevents a Basic Defending Pokémon from attacking next turn.
– Wild Tackle delivers high damage but also inflicts 30 damage to Glastrier itself.
– Its 130 HP and Metal weakness should be considered in deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Origin: Introduced Glastrier as a powerful Water-type Basic Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a distinctive belligerent flavor text. This set printing is notable for its Rare Holo rarity and detailed illustration by Jiro Sasumo.