Question 1

What is a Tera type Pokémon in the TCG?

Accepted Answer

Tera type Pokémon in the TCG are a new mechanic introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. They represent Pokémon that have undergone Terastallization, giving them a crystalline appearance and often unique abilities or rule box effects that differentiate them from their standard counterparts.

Question 2

Can Garchomp ex's Hydro Lander attach Energy to itself?

Accepted Answer

No, the effect of Hydro Lander specifically states, "Attach up to 3 Basic Fighting Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like." This means it can only attach Energy to Pokémon on your Bench, not the attacking Garchomp ex itself.

Question 3

Does Garchomp ex's Sonic Dive apply Weakness and Resistance?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Dive does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. The card explicitly states, "(Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon)," meaning if you target a Benched Pokémon, you ignore those modifiers. If you target the Active Pokémon, Weakness and Resistance would still apply.

Question 4

What does the Ability "As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's)" mean?

Accepted Answer

This Ability means that while Garchomp ex is on your Bench, any attack that would normally deal damage to it, whether from your Pokémon or your opponent's, will deal zero damage instead. This protects it from spread damage or abilities that target Benched Pokémon.

Question 5

Is Garchomp ex a rare card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this Garchomp ex (038/182) from the Paradox Rift set is a regular rare holographic card. While not an ultra rare or secret rare, its status as an ex card and its popularity make it a desirable pull for collectors and players alike.

Garchomp exParadox Rift #38 Pokémon Card

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