Cynthia’s Garchomp EX 241/182 Destined Rivals Hyper Rare Full Art Pokémon TCG NM
Cynthia’s Garchomp EX 241/182 Destined Rivals Hyper Rare Full Art Pokémon TCG NM
Price: $32.26
Garchomp EX 241/182 pulls from the Paradox Rift set, clocking in as a special illustration rare in raw form. This one’s got that hyper full art treatment, often dubbed Cynthia’s Garchomp for the vibe it throws off. The artwork pops with Garchomp mid-roar in a dramatic stadium setup, holo foil shimmering across the scene like it’s catching spotlights from all angles. You can almost feel the intensity in those jagged lines and the trainer silhouette lurking in the background.
On the card text side, it’s a Water-type Terastal EX with a beefy 320 HP, evolving from Gabite. No Ability here, but the attacks pack punch: Sonic Dive lets you discard two Energy to hit for 120 while ignoring Weakness and Resistance—handy for dodging counters. Then Hydro Lander dishes 160 damage and attaches up to three basic Water Energy from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon, keeping the momentum rolling. It’s all about that aggressive playstyle, blending speed with energy recovery.
Paradox Rift dropped in late 2023, part of the Scarlet & Violet era, and these special illustration rares came with some printing quirks—think occasional off-centering on the borders, especially around the holo bleed, or slight variations in card stock thickness that make ’em feel a tad stiffer than base set pulls. Raw copies from fresh packs often show up with that factory-fresh scent, but watch for minor whitening if they’ve bounced around in bulk lots.
Speaking of condition, this raw example sits clean overall: corners are sharp without dings, edges smooth and free of chips, surface pristine with no scratches marring the foil, and the holo flash hits bright under light, no haze or dull spots to worry about. Centering looks solid at about 60/40 top-bottom, pretty typical for the print run without any wild shifts.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it chill in a top loader—either way, it’s ready for the long haul.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Garchomp EX (#241/182)
– Set: Paradox Rift
– Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
– Condition: Clean Raw
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