Surging Sparks·#141·2024
Eternatus, the formidable Dragon/Poison-type Gigantic Pokémon, was introduced in Generation VIII and holds immense cultural significance as the catalyst for the Dynamax phenomenon in the Galar region. This specific Eternatus card, number 141/191 from the 2024 Surging Sparks set, is a notable standard rare variant, standing out with its powerful attacks and dynamic artwork. Here, visitors can delve into Eternatus's intriguing Pokédex lore, explore the card's mechanics including its impactful attacks and their energy costs, and understand its edition history.
Read more ↓Eternatus, the Gigantic Pokémon, is a Dragon/Poison-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII with the release of Pokémon Sword and Shield on the Nintendo Switch. This colossal entity is central to the lore of the Galar region, being the catalyst for the Dynamax and Gigantamax phenomena. Its immense power is derived from absorbing energy, a process that, if uncontrolled, can lead to the "Darkest Day," a cataclysmic event where Eternatus runs wild, causing Pokémon to Dynamax uncontrollably across Galar. Eternatus itself is an extraterrestrial Pokémon, having arrived in Galar through a meteorite thousands of years ago. It has no known evolutionary line but possesses a unique Eternamax form, a terrifyingly powerful state that it enters during the climax of the Sword and Shield storyline. In the games, Eternatus is a formidable opponent and a key capture, serving as the final challenge for players seeking to become the Champion. Its design, reminiscent of a skeletal dragon or a cosmic serpent, emphasizes its alien and ancient nature. In the anime, Eternatus plays a similarly destructive role, requiring the combined efforts of Ash, Leon, and their Legendary Pokémon to pacify. Its dual typing of Dragon and Poison gives it a unique set of resistances and weaknesses, making it a strategic choice in competitive play.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
