Bastiodon GL is a rare holographic Pokémon TCG card from the 2009 Platinum: Rising Rivals expansion. Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, it features the steel-type Bastiodon posed on rocky ground with a shimmering silver holofoil background. As a Gym Leader’s Pokémon card (denoted by the “GL” in its title), it can be played as a Basic and even includes a Gym Leader’s portrait in the artwork, adding a fun thematic twist. Collectors prize this Bastiodon trading card for its nostalgic Platinum-era design and striking holofoil effect, making it a standout Steel-type collectible from the Rising Rivals set.