Description
Alolan Dugtrio enters the battlefield to shake up your collection with premium Metal-type hair-stylist humor and alternate art luxury from the hit Surging Sparks expansion!
This listing is for an authentic Alolan Dugtrio Illustration Rare single card from the breakthrough Pokémon TCG SV08 Surging Sparks expansion.
This highly coveted secret gallery card is checklist number 208 out of 191, extending deep past the main set list into the ultra-rare alternate art print slots. It features a hilarious, full-bleed textured design depicting the iconic trio showing off their magnificent golden hair styles inside a bustling, detailed beauty salon setting, paired with a pristine factory-issued holofoil background matrix. Serving as a standout visual centerpiece, this card is an absolute requirement for master set completionists and high-end trading card portfolios.
An absolute must-have addition for active competitive Metal-type deck builds, dedicated Alolan form completionists, or long-term card investors.
Card Specifications
- Name: Alolan Dugtrio (Illustration Rare)
- Card Number: 208 out of 191
- Expansion: Surging Sparks (SV08)
- Set Code: SSP
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Metal / 110 HP / Stage 1 (Evolves from Alolan Diglett)
- Attack 1: One Metal Energy – Hair-Raising Strike (30 Damage)
- Attack 2: Two Metal Energy – Tri-Dig (60x Damage) – Flip 3 coins. This attack does 60 damage for each heads.
- Weakness: Fire (x2)
- Resistance: Grass (-30)
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Illustrator: OKACHEKE
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Alolan Dugtrio Illustration Rare card?
This special full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Surging Sparks booster packs. It is listed as part of the Secret Rare insert gallery, meaning it occupies a specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack layout.
This special full-art alternate illustration single card can only be pulled from official English Scarlet and Violet Surging Sparks booster packs. It is listed as part of the Secret Rare insert gallery, meaning it occupies a specialized pull slot located at the very back of the pack layout.
How does Alolan Dugtrio Tri-Dig attack function in competitive matches?
The Tri-Dig attack costs two Metal energy and relies on high-tempo coin-flip mechanics. By flipping 3 coins, the attack deals 60 damage for every heads flipped, allowing Alolan Dugtrio to hit for a maximum output of 180 damage for low resource costs.
The Tri-Dig attack costs two Metal energy and relies on high-tempo coin-flip mechanics. By flipping 3 coins, the attack deals 60 damage for every heads flipped, allowing Alolan Dugtrio to hit for a maximum output of 180 damage for low resource costs.
Why is the SV08 Surging Sparks version of Alolan Dugtrio highly collected?
Unlike standard regular base prints, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic landscape illustration that tells a humorous story outside of standard card templates. Collectors heavily target this specific print because it highlights a classic regional form variant in its absolute highest rarity tier for the expansion.
Unlike standard regular base prints, this version features an entirely full-bleed artistic landscape illustration that tells a humorous story outside of standard card templates. Collectors heavily target this specific print because it highlights a classic regional form variant in its absolute highest rarity tier for the expansion.
What is the best way to protect an Illustration Rare card from damage?
To preserve the smooth textured surface and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
To preserve the smooth textured surface and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
