First Dragon type cards officially revealed

Salamence, Rayquaza, Haxorus featured

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The official Japanese Trading Card Game sites have revealed the first Dragon type Pokémon cards. Two of the three cards, Salamence and Rayquaza, will be released in the Dragon Selection sub-set releasing Jan 27. An additional Haxorus promotional card will be releasing on the 14th in a CoroCoro guide book. Dragon Selection will have 20 cards. None of the Pokémon feature attacks using a Dragon type Energy: all incorporate from the other 8 types. All the cards in the set will also be holographic.

Translations

Salamence

Salamence   ボーマンダ Bohmander

Hit Points: 140

Arrogant Wind ごうまんなかぜ

Your opponent discards cards from his or her hand until he or she has 4 in their hand. You can use this ability once during your turn.

Tear Up ひきさく 90

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on the Defending Pokémon.

weakness ×2 resistance None retreat cost

Rayquaza

Rayquaza   レックウザ Rayquaza

Hit Points: 120

Dragon Pulse りゅうのはどう 40

Discard the top 2 cards from your deck.

Tear Up ひきさく 90

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on the Defending Pokémon.

weakness ×2 resistance None retreat cost

Haxorus

Haxorus   オノノクス Ononokus

Hit Points: 140

Armor Press アーマープレス　 40

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon is reduced by 20.

Dual Chop ダブルチョップ 90×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 90 damage times the number of heads.

weakness ×2 resistance None retreat cost

Information

• Official card site
• Members only official card site