Gyarados
Clash of the Blue Sky

#24 Gyarados - Clash of the Blue Sky (clash-of-the-blue-sky)

Gyarados is a Pokémon with 90 HP featured in the Clash of the Blue Sky set, released on July 1, 2004. The card is illustrated by Hisao Nakamura and carries a Rare Holo rarity, with the card number 24. It includes three distinct attacks, each with unique energy costs and effects. The first attack, Dragon Spark, requires a single Water energy and deals 10 damage to each of the opponent's Pokémon, bypassing Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon. The second attack, Full Retaliation, costs two Colorless energies and inflicts 20 damage multiplied by the number of damage counters on all of the player's Magikarp. The final attack, Pulverize, demands two Water and two Colorless energies, dealing 50 damage plus an additional 50 if the defending Pokémon has at least two damage counters. These abilities highlight the card's strategic versatility within gameplay mechanics. The design emphasizes Gyarados' role as a formidable opponent through its varied attack options. The card's inclusion in the set reflects its significance in competitive and recreational play.