Description
Pokémon TCG Silicobra (119/198) Reverse Holo – Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Enhance your deck synergy and evolutionary lines with the official Pokémon Trading Card Game: Silicobra (119/198) 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 / 80 HP / Basic Pokémon
- Attack 1: [Fighting, Colorless] Mud-Slap (30 Damage)
- Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost: Grass x2 / None / 2 Colorless Energy Cost
- Deck Alignment & Meta Fit: Silicobra serves as the essential Basic core platform required for evolving into Sandaconda deck variants. Its robust 80 HP stat provides solid early-game stability against aggressive micro-damage sweepers before transitioning into heavier evolution configurations.
Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01) Profile
- Set List Number: Card #119 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 Silicobra 119/198?
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 Silicobra 119/198 legal for competitive tournament play?
Yes. Silicobra 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.
What Stage 1 Pokémon does Silicobra evolve into?
Silicobra evolves directly into Sandaconda. You can advance this Pokémon to its Stage 1 evolution line on any turn following the turn it was put into play.
Who is the official artist behind this card illustration?
The artwork and card layout for this SV1 print iteration were crafted by artist Kouki Saitou, capturing the updated silver border design aesthetic featured throughout the modern Scarlet & Violet trading card game generation.
