{"product_id":"brocks-rhydon-leaders-stadium-near-mint","title":"Brock's Rhydon - Leaders' Stadium (Near Mint)","description":"Now I have all the facts I need. Here is the product description:\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrock's Rhydon\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the standout Holo Rares from \u003cem\u003eLeaders' Stadium\u003c\/em\u003e — the 1998 Japanese-exclusive set that preceded the English \u003cem\u003eGym Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e release by nearly two years. \nReleased in Japan on October 24, 1998, Leaders' Stadium is the fifth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game\n, and \nit introduced Owner's Pokémon — cards featuring a Trainer's name and a headshot of that Trainer in the lower right corner alongside their Gym Badge.\n This was a genre-defining concept for the TCG, and Brock's Rhydon is one of its most iconic entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\nA \u003cstrong\u003eFighting-type Stage 1\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon card\n, numbered to Rhydon's \u003cstrong\u003ePokédex entry #112\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolo Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e with 80 HP, Grass weakness ×2, and Lightning resistance −30\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\nFeatures the \u003cstrong\u003eBench Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon Power — as long as Brock's Rhydon is Benched, whenever one of your Benched Pokémon is damaged, you may redirect 10 of that damage to Brock's Rhydon instead\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\nThe set is unnumbered in the traditional sense — the number printed on the card is its Pokédex number\n, giving it an authentic vintage Japanese feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\nOne of the earliest sets in the franchise's history, Leaders' Stadium is challenging to find due to its rarity\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecent raw sales for this card have landed in the \u003cstrong\u003e$10–$18 range\u003c\/strong\u003e for ungraded copies, with Near Mint examples commanding the top of that band. This Near Mint copy is a prime candidate for grading submission — \nillustrated by Ken Sugimori, this holographic card\n carries the unmistakable vintage Japanese holo finish that collectors chase. Over 25 years after its original release, clean copies of Brock's Rhydon from Leaders' Stadium only get harder to find. Add the cornerstone of Pewter City's lineup to your collection before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49205271134460,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/85376103-4CFC-4C15-B19D-4702172A92B3.jpg?v=1781635088","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/brocks-rhydon-leaders-stadium-near-mint","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}