Meganium (HeartGold SoulSilver 109) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Meganium from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Prime card with 150 HP. It features the Leaf Trans ability and the Solarbeam attack, making it a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2, Prime
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-20)
• Ability: Leaf Trans (move Grass Energy between your Pokémon during your turn unless Meganium is affected by a Special Condition)
• Attack: Solarbeam (80 damage, costs 2 Grass and 2 Colorless Energy)

Key Printings

This printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, card number 109, classified as Rare Prime. It showcases the Poké-Power “Leaf Trans” for strategic Energy movement and the Solarbeam attack. Its high HP and resistance to Water types make it a notable Grass-type inclusion.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented. Identifier: set code “hgss1-109”; illustrator: Takashi Yamaguchi. Subtype: Stage 2, Prime; series: HeartGold SoulSilver.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is therefore limited to casual or collector-focused use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Prime rarity and detailed illustration, preserving surface and edges is key to retaining value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Introduces Meganium as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Prime with strategic energy manipulation and solid attack power. The combination of high HP and a tactical ability makes it a memorable piece from this series.