Goodra Collectors Guide: Guardians Rising #96

Character Intro

Goodra from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Holo card numbered 96. This vibrant card features 160 HP and a powerful attack called Beat Slider. Its striking design makes it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Sliggoo)
• HP: 160
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “An amazingly friendly Pokémon, but if left to itself, loneliness overcomes it, and it oozes gooey tears.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Guardians Rising set, card number 96. It is a Rare Holo card featuring Goodra with two attacks:

Attacks

• Power Whip: Deals 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Goodra to one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Beat Slider: Deals 130 damage and forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include the set code “sm2” and the card number “96.”
• The card’s illustration by Naoki Saito is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

• To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduced Goodra as a powerful Dragon-type Stage 2 with versatile attacks and a high HP pool. This set is known for its detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements. The release date for this card is unknown.