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Tatsugiri ex — Surging Sparks Pokémon card

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Tatsugiri ex

Surging Sparks·#142·2024

Tatsugiri, the Mimicry Pokémon, is a Dragon/Water-type introduced in Generation IX, known for its unique ability to mimic other Pokémon in battle and its role in the Paldea region's culinary culture. This specific Tatsugiri ex card from the 2024 Surging Sparks set, numbered 142/191, is a rare holographic variant that showcases the Pokémon in its Tera form with a stunning crystal-like aesthetic. Here, you will discover comprehensive details about Tatsugiri's Pokédex lore, its card mechanics including attacks and energy costs, and the historical context of this particular edition.

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Card Number
#142
Release Date
November 7, 2024
Language
EN
Set Code
sv8

Tatsugiri is a unique Dragon/Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX within the Paldea region. Known as the Mimicry Pokémon, Tatsugiri is famous for its peculiar ability to trick opponents by feigning weakness, often hiding inside the mouth of a Dondozo. This symbiotic relationship is crucial to its survival in the wild, as Tatsugiri acts as a commander, directing Dondozo in battle. There are three distinct forms of Tatsugiri: Curly, Droopy, and Stretchy, each with slightly different appearances and sometimes preferences for certain Dondozo. Its diet primarily consists of small aquatic organisms. In the games, Tatsugiri plays a significant role in the "Path of Legends" storyline, where players encounter it alongside Dondozo as a Titan Pokémon. Its unique design, resembling a sushi ingredient, has also made it a cultural icon within the Pokémon world, often associated with Paldean cuisine. Tatsugiri does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species. Its Dragon/Water typing gives it resistances to Fire and Water, but weaknesses to Dragon and Fairy, making it a strategically interesting Pokémon in battles.

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