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Carracosta Gx — Sun Moon Promos Pokémon card

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Carracosta GxSun Moon Promos #SM239 Pokémon Card

Sun Moon Promos·#SM239

Carracosta, the Prototurtle Pokémon, is a powerful Water/Rock-type from Generation V, evolving from Tirtouga and celebrated for its ancient lineage. This specific card, the Carracosta GX SM239 promo from the Sun & Moon era, is a highly sought-after variant known for its impressive HP and strategic abilities. Here, you'll discover its Pokédex lore, detailed attacks with their energy costs and effects, and its edition history within the Pokémon TCG.

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Card Number
#SM239
Language
EN
Set Code
Promo_SM

Carracosta is a dual Water/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, evolving from Tirtouga starting at level 37. It is known as the Prototurtle Pokémon, a description that aptly reflects its ancient lineage as a revived fossil Pokémon. Carracosta's design is inspired by prehistoric sea turtles, specifically Archelon, an extinct genus of sea turtle. Its powerful jaws and sturdy shell make it a formidable predator in the ancient seas, capable of crushing bones and even steel beams. In the Pokémon world, Carracosta is often depicted as a strong and resilient creature, embodying the strength of the past. Its natural habitat would have been warm, shallow oceans where it could hunt effectively. In the games and anime, Carracosta often plays a role in showcasing the concept of fossil revival and the mysteries of ancient Pokémon. Its Rock typing gives it resistance to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Normal attacks, while its Water typing offers resistance to Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water. However, it is vulnerable to Grass and Electric attacks due to its Water typing, and Fighting, Ground, and Steel attacks due to its Rock typing.

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Last updated: April 7, 2026

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