Description
Pokémon TCG Lucario (114/198) Reverse Holo – Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Enhance your deck synergy and damage-scaling strategies with the official Pokémon Trading Card Game: Lucario (114/198) 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: Fighting / 130 HP / Stage 1 Pokémon (Evolves from Riolu)
- Ability: Roaring Sword: Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your discard pile to it.
- Attack 1: [Fighting, Fighting, Colorless] Aura Sphere (160 Damage) — This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost: Psychic x2 / None / 2 Colorless Energy Cost
- Deck Alignment & Meta Fit: Lucario operates as a powerful self-accelerating energy engine and heavy attacker. Its Roaring Sword ability enables immediate basic fighting energy recovery directly from the discard pile while sitting safely on the bench, setting up massive mid-to-late game swings.
Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01) Profile
- Set List Number: Card #114 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 Lucario 114/198?
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 Lucario 114/198 legal for competitive tournament play?
Yes. Lucario features the G Regulation Mark, making it completely 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.
Can Lucario evolve directly from your hand?
No. Lucario is a Stage 1 Pokémon and must be evolved from a Riolu that has been in play for at least one turn, unless a specific card effect bypassing standard evolution rules is active.
Who is the official artist behind this card illustration?
The artwork and card layout for this SV1 print iteration were crafted by artist kawayoo, capturing the intense, dynamic style and updated silver border design aesthetic featured throughout the modern Scarlet & Violet trading card game generation.
