Turtonator Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #198

Character Intro

Turtonator from the Fusion Strike set is an Uncommon Dragon-type Basic Pokémon card with 130 HP. It features the striking attack Heat Crash, adding a fiery edge to your deck. This card is numbered 198 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh8
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Flavor Text: Eating sulfur in its volcanic habitat is what causes explosive compounds to develop in its shell. Its droppings are also dangerously explosive.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Fusion Strike expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is an Uncommon card (198) illustrated by Ryuta Fuse.

• Attacks:
• Shell Trap — During your opponent’s next turn, if Turtonator is damaged, place 8 damage counters on the attacking Pokémon.
• Heat Crash — 80 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no listed print variants.

• Identifiers:
• Set code: “swsh8”
• Card number: 198
• Market reference query: “Turtonator Fusion Strike 198”
• Regulation mark: E (for Sword & Shield rotation context)

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this Turtonator is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. No additional rules or play notes are specified.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Turtonator in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as an Uncommon, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Turtonator #198 is a Basic Dragon-type with a unique Shell Trap that can inflict significant damage counters on attackers. The set emphasizes dynamic strategies, and the explosive flavor text matches its tactical potential. Release date is unknown.