Tyranitar

Tyranitar

Selected Masterpiece • 88/95
Market Price $108.46
HS—Unleashed HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
The Illustrator

Wataru Kawahara

Wataru Kawahara is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2011, with artwork appearing across the HeartGold & SoulSilver, Platinum, and Diamond & Pearl series. The catalogue includes Pokémon and Trainer cards, often rendered with vibrant, contrasting color and focused compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Tyranitar in a dynamic pose, its fierce expression capturing a moment of raw power and determination. Surrounded by a chaotic backdrop, the scene conveys a sense of impending action, as if Tyranitar is ready to unleash its strength upon the world. The intricate details of its spiky armor and the intensity in its eyes draw the viewer into its character, highlighting its role as a formidable presence. This snapshot encapsulates the wild and untamed essence of Tyranitar, making it a striking represent”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Darkness
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
12/05/2010

Darkness Howl

This attack does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding any Darkness Pokémon). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Power Claw

60

This attack's damage isn't affected by Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Megaton Tail

120

Discard the top 3 cards of your deck.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost