Larvitar Pokémon Trading Card (Neo Discovery)

Name: Larvitar Pokémon Trading Card (Neo Discovery)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A Larvitar Pokémon trading card from the Neo Discovery set held in a hand, showing the creature in a cave. - view 1

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DESCRIPTION

A Larvitar Pokémon trading card from the 'Neo Discovery' expansion, an early English language set. The card features the 'Basic' stage Larvitar, a Rock/Ground type Pokémon, with 50 HP and two attacks: 'Bite' and 'Mud Slap'. The artwork depicts Larvitar in a cave setting. The card is non-holographic.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/FolkloreMid-20th Century to present

Larvitar and its evolution line (Pupitar, Tyranitar) are often compared to kaiju, giant monsters from Japanese cinema and folklore that embody destructive natural forces or cataclysms. This mirrors creatures like Godzilla.

Paleontology/GeologyAncient history to present

As a Rock/Ground type Pokémon, Larvitar's design and abilities are rooted in geological and paleontological themes, representing earth formations and ancient, powerful beings.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Neo Discovery expansion was released in 2001, making it one of the earlier sets in the Pokémon TCG's history. It introduced Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation II) to the English card game. Larvitar is part of a three-stage evolution line, eventually evolving into the powerful Tyranitar, ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Larvitar's design is inspired by kaiju (Japanese giant monsters), particularly the concept of a creature that will grow into a destructive force, much like its final evolution, Tyranitar.

The Neo Discovery set was the third expansion in the 'Neo Series' and was notable for introducing several fan-favorite Pokémon from the Pokémon Gold and Silver video games.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, semi-glossy surface typical of trading cards from this era. The card borders show some slight wear, consistent with handling.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and flexible, as expected for a standard trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in played to near-mint condition, with some minor edge wear visible, particularly along the top and corners. No major creases, tears, or significant surface damage are apparent from the images.