Pokémon TCG, Yanmega (HS—Triumphant #98)

Details on Yanmega Prime 98/102 HS—Triumphant

Yanmega Prime 98/102 from HS—Triumphant (HGSS4-98) is a notable Rare Prime Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver cards series. The card was released in 2010 and is printed in English. It is illustrated by Noriko Hotta and is offered as a single raw card – not sealed, graded, or part of a deck. Yanmega Prime is known for its distinctive holofoil finish and is a sought-after collectible from the Pokémon TCG's mid-modern era.

Gameplay mechanics and features

Yanmega Prime is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 110 HP that evolves from Yanma. The card's central mechanic is Poké-Body Insight: If you have the same number of cards in hand as your opponent, both Yanmegas' attacks cost no Energy. This enables unique strategies focused on hand-size control and game tempo.

• Linear Attack: Choose one of your opponent's Pokémon; do 40 damage (no Energy required if Insight is active). Damage to Benched Pokémon is not affected by Weakness or Resistance.
• Sonicboom: Does 70 damage, which is not affected by Weakness or Resistance.
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting −20
• Retreat Cost: 0

These features make Yanmega Prime particularly interesting for players who want to explore classic hand-control mechanics from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era.

Collector interest and era

Yanmega Prime 98/102 is an iconic card among collectors of Prime cards from HS—Triumphant. Prime cards are distinguished by their dynamic artwork, holofoil effect, and unique gameplay mechanics. This card is an excellent choice for any collection that focuses on the mid-modern era or the Prime series specifically. It is also relevant for players who want to dive into older strategies and mechanics from the history of the Pokémon TCG.

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Note: You receive one booster pack per purchased unit. The image is for illustration.