Why Gligar Belongs in Every Pokémon Collection
Collect Gligar cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2024-04-27
Popularity Rank: #308
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #275
2019 survey: #348
#308 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.1 m
Weight
64.8 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Purple
Habitat
Mountain
Shape
Wings
Egg groups
Bug
Why collectors adore Gligar
The elevator pitch for Gligar: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves into Gliscor when leveled up while holding a Razor Fang during the night.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Gligar feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Gligar has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Gligar from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Paradox Rift
Common
Lost Origin
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Battle Styles
Common
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Guardians Rising
Common
Roaring Skies
Common
Phantom Forces
Common
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How I'd build a Gligar spread
Binder geometry for Gligar: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Gligar #98 (Unbroken Bonds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Gligar binder page.
Gligar #80 (Boundaries Crossed) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Gligar #94 (Legends Awakened) is a reliable choice for any Gligar binder — good value and classic artwork.
Gligar #59 (Skyridge) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Gligar mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Gligar chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unbroken Bonds
Common
Boundaries Crossed
Common
Legends Awakened
Common
Skyridge
Common
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Right page
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Paradox Rift
Common
Lost Origin
Common
Fusion Strike
Common
Battle Styles
Common
Guardians Rising
Common
Roaring Skies
Common
Start with a background that echoes Gligar's ground and flying, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Gligar
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Gligar
Scene wallpaper — Gligar
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Gligar
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Gligar single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Gliscor so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a sand beige, warm brown, and sky blue sleeve story around Gligar's ground-type and flying-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- For one showcase spread, print a scene that spans multiple pockets (Michi-style), then nest your favourite Gligar holos around it like a gallery wall.
- At 1.1m / 64.8kg, Gligar sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Gligar. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Gligar — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
65
Attack
75
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
65
Speed
85
Total: 430
Players file Gligar around tier "NU" while Ability Hyper Cutter (Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Immunity is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Screech — Lowers the target's Defense by 2. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Gligar — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Gligar, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the star tled victim to inject poison.
It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.
It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.
A second dex beat (Firered) frames Gligar as one that usually clings to cliffs.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Gligar shows up in Ruby lore as gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Skorgla
Spanish
Gligar
French
Scorplane
Italian
Gligar
Japanese
グライガー
Japanese (Romaji)
Gliger
Korean
글라이거
Chinese (Simplified)
天蝎
Chinese (Traditional)
天蠍
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