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Hisuian Goodra VSTAR card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hisuian Goodra VSTAR

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A tough Dragon type that shrugs off big hits for a turn.

Dragon270 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It deals 200 damage with the Rolling Iron attack.

It reduces incoming damage by 80 during the opponent's next turn.

Signature attack

Rolling Iron

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 80 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (200 damage)

The key feature is its VSTAR Power which activates after using an attack. This ability makes Hisuian Goodra much harder to knock out by taking significantly less damage for one full round of the game.

Attacks

WMC
Rolling Iron200

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 80 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on dealing heavy damage quickly and then surviving the counterattack. It works well in Dragon focused strategies where staying alive is critical.

Strengths
  • High HP
  • Damage reduction
  • Big attack power
Watch out for
  • One turn limit
  • Requires specific energy
  • VSTAR rule restriction
Pro tip

Use the damage reduction right after your opponent has a chance to strike hard.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Goodra is known for its tough hide and resilience in cold environments.

Note for the parent

You can use this card as a shield to protect your other Pokemon while they set up their own attacks.

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