Description
Pokémon TCG Drifloon (89/198) Reverse Holo – Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Enhance your deck synergy and damage-scaling strategies with the official Pokémon Trading Card Game: Drifloon (89/198) from the foundational Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01). This individual listing features the highly collectible Parallel Foil Reverse Holo print finish.
Card Mechanics, Statistics & Meta Synergy
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Psychic / 70 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: [Colorless, Colorless] Gust (10 Damage)
- Attack 2: [Psychic, Psychic] Balloon Blast / Balloon Bomb (30x Damage) — This attack does 30 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon.
- Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost: Darkness x2 / Fighting -30 / 1 Colorless Energy Cost
- Deck Alignment & Meta Fit: Drifloon serves as a powerful, low-energy endgame sweeper in competitive standard formats, multiplying damage output heavily when combined with damage-pump mechanics or damage-shifting abilities.
Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01) Profile
- Set List Number: Card #089 of 198
- Print Generation: Generation 9 (Paldea Region Introduction)
- Visual Print Variant: Reverse Holographic Parallel Foil (Holo foil pattern covers the complete card face layout while keeping the character illustration artwork box standard non-foil)
- Standard Legality: Fully permitted for official Play! Pokémon Standard Rotation competitive matches (G Regulation Mark)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does Reverse Holo mean for Drifloon 89/198?
In the Scarlet & Violet Base Set expansion, a Reverse Holo variant is a premium parallel print. Unlike regular holos where only the central art glows, the Reverse Holo pattern blankets the entire face of the card—including the card borders, title block, and attack text—while keeping the primary illustration box non-foil.
Is Drifloon 89/198 legal for competitive tournament play?
Yes. Drifloon features the G Regulation Mark, making it legal under current Pokémon TCG Standard Rotation rules. It can be utilized in active tournament decks with a maximum limitation of four identical copies per deck list.
What exact card condition is this item graded under?
This card is stocked in unplayed Near Mint (NM) condition. Sourced directly from booster packs, it exhibits minimal to no surface abrasions, crisp unwhitened perimeter edges, sharp centering, and pristine rear blue backing geometry free of clouding or factory warping.
What is the exact difference between Balloon Bomb and Balloon Blast text variants?
The card mechanics print displays “Balloon Blast” on official standard database sheets, but functions structurally the same across electronic simulators and tournament play, computing exactly 30x damage per counter attached to its 70 HP framework.
Who is the official artist behind this card illustration?
The artwork and card layout for this SV1 print iteration were crafted by artist Taira Akitsu, capturing the updated silver border design aesthetic featured throughout the modern Scarlet & Violet trading card game generation.
