Team Magma’s Groudon

Team Magma’s Groudon

Selected Masterpiece • 9/25
Artist Kazuo Yazawa
Market Price $1.32
Celebrations: Classic Collection Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Kazuo Yazawa

Kazuo Yazawa is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2021, spanning EX-era releases and later revisits. The work favors vibrant color, focused and balanced staging, and a playful, cartoon-leaning finish that can shift into more intense moments.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Team Magma's Groudon in a moment of power and intensity, surrounded by a fiery backdrop that hints at its volcanic nature. Its imposing stance and fierce expression convey a sense of determination and strength, embodying the spirit of the land it represents. The vivid colors and dynamic energy in the scene create an atmosphere that feels both dramatic and primal. This snapshot captures Groudon as a formidable force in its environment, ready to unleash its might.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Card Type Darkness
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
08/10/2021

Linear Attack

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Pulverize

50+

If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost