Ronald (TCG GB)

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Ronald
ランド Lando
Rando.png
Art from Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!
Gender Male
Hometown Unknown
Region Trading Card Game Islands
Generation I, II
Games Pokémon Trading Card Game;
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!
Champion of Pokémon Dome
Member of Team Great Rocket
Rank Member

Ronald (Japanese: ランド Lando) is the rival of Mark and Mint in Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!. In the second game, he infiltrates Team Great Rocket as the Enigmatic Mask GRX (Japanese: GRX).

In the games

In both games, Ronald appears at some points and challenges the player to a duel that starts automatically, without any input from the player. Once Ronald appears and talks to the player, the player does not have the chance to perform common tasks like editing the deck or saving the game before dueling Ronald.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

As the player character's rival, he fights the player from time to time during the normal course of the gameplay. He plays four different decks as the player progresses through the game.

I'm Ronald Deck

Main article: I'm Ronald Deck (TCG)

After the player obtains the second Master Medal, Ronald will appear in the lobby of the club and battle the player with the I'm Ronald Deck. The player only has one chance to win this duel. Should the player be successful, the player will earn a promotional Jigglypuff card.

Quantity Card Type Rarity
Charmander Fire Common
Charmeleon Fire Uncommon
Growlithe Fire Common
Arcanine Fire Uncommon
Squirtle Water Common
Wartortle Water Uncommon
Seel Water Common
Dewgong Water Uncommon
Lapras Water Rare Holo
Cubone Fighting Common
Marowak Fighting Uncommon
Professor Oak T Uncommon
Energy Retrieval T Uncommon
Energy Search T Common
Switch T Common
PlusPower T Uncommon
Defender T Uncommon
Gust of Wind T Common
Fire Energy Fire E
10× Water Energy Water E
Fighting Energy Fighting E


Powerful Ronald Deck

Main article: Powerful Ronald Deck (TCG)

After the player obtains the fifth Master Medal, Ronald will appear in the lobby of the club and battle the player with the Powerful Ronald Deck. The player only has one chance to win this duel. Should the player be successful, the player will earn a promotional Super Energy Retrieval card.

Quantity Card Type Rarity
Electabuzz Lightning Rare Holo
Hitmonlee Fighting Rare Holo
Hitmonchan Fighting Rare Holo
Mr. Mime Psychic Rare Holo
Jynx Psychic Uncommon
Mewtwo Psychic Rare Holo
Doduo Colorless Common
Dodrio Colorless Uncommon
Lickitung Colorless Uncommon
Kangaskhan Colorless Rare Holo
Tauros Colorless Uncommon
Energy Retrieval T Uncommon
Super Energy Retrieval T
Energy Search T Common
Energy Removal T Common
Switch T Common
PlusPower T Uncommon
Gust of Wind T Common
Full Heal T Common
Gambler T Common
Lightning Energy Lightning E
Fighting Energy Fighting E
Psychic Energy Psychic E
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon


Invincible Ronald Deck

Main article: Invincible Ronald Deck (TCG)

During the story of the game, there are two Challenge Cup matches. One takes place between the player's third and fourth Master Medals, and another occurs between the fifth and sixth. Ronald is the third opponent the player must face, and he will be using the Invincible Ronald Deck.

If the player defeats Ronald during the first Challenge Cup, the prize is a promotional Mewtwo card.

Quantity Card Type Rarity
Grimer Grass Common
Muk Grass Rare Holo
Scyther Grass Rare Holo
Magmar Fire Uncommon
Geodude Fighting Common
Graveler Fighting Uncommon
Chansey Colorless Rare Holo
Kangaskhan Colorless Rare Holo
Professor Oak T Uncommon
Bill T Common
Energy Retrieval T Uncommon
Energy Removal T Common
Scoop Up T Rare
Gust of Wind T Common
PlusPower T Uncommon
Gambler T Common
Grass Energy Grass E
Fire Energy Fire E
Fighting Energy Fighting E
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon


Legendary Ronald Deck

Main article: Legendary Ronald Deck (TCG)

After the player defeats the four Grand Masters for the first time at the Pokémon Dome, Ronald will come to battle with the Legendary Ronald Deck using the Legendary Cards he just inherited. After he has been defeated, he will lose the powers of the Legendary Cards and can never be battled again at Pokémon Dome. Ronald will re-appear occasionally at the Challenge Cup using the Invincible Ronald Deck.

Quantity Card Type Rarity
Flareon Fire Uncommon
Moltres Fire
Vaporeon Water Uncommon
Articuno Water
Jolteon Lightning Uncommon
Zapdos Lightning
Kangaskhan Colorless Rare Holo
Eevee Colorless Common
Dratini Colorless Common
Dragonair Colorless Rare
Dragonite Colorless
Professor Oak T Uncommon
Bill T Common
Pokémon Trader T Rare
Pokémon Breeder T Rare
Energy Removal T Common
Scoop Up T Rare
Gambler T Common
20× Fire Energy Fire E
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon


Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!

Duelling against Ronald alias GRX

Ronald appears several times during the game. In the beginning of the game, when the player enters a club building for the first time, Ronald talks about Team Great Rocket, and uses the Card Pop! function with the player. He also appears after the player has earned two pieces of GR Coin, and if defeated, he gives the player a rare Super Energy Retrieval card.

Ronald is met again on the GR Island when entering Game Center for first time, as Ronald appears and gives away the Bill's PC card. Shortly after that, he may be seen again at the GR Grass Fort, now belonging to Team Great Rocket as member GRX. He then challenges the player to a 6-prize match, in which he uses a deck focusing on Grass Pokémon. When defeated, he reveals his identity and mission to recover the cards stolen by Team Great Rocket and gives one of both Team Rocket's Ambition and We Are Team Rocket booster packs.

When the player has defeated the Fort Leader at the GR Fire Fort or at the GR Water Fort, based on which event happens before, Ronald appears once again. If the player defeats him in a 6-prize duel, Ronald awards him with a Computer Error card.

Ronald is met again at the Team GR Castle. He has just been defeated by Biruritchi, and he wants to test the player. If the player wins the match, Ronald gives another copy of the Super Energy Retrieval.

After the defeat of Biruritchi, Ronald can be seen in Mason Laboratory. He's working on a new deck and won't duel the player. If the player takes part in the Grand Master Cup, Ronald challenges the player with his Ronald's Ultra Deck.

Ronald's Uncool Deck

Main article: Ronald's Uncool Deck (TCG)
Quantity Card Type Rarity
Tentacool Water Common
Tentacruel Water Uncommon
Shellder Water Common
Cloyster Water Uncommon
Lapras Water Rare
Machop Fighting Common
Machoke Fighting Uncommon
Machamp Fighting Rare
Hitmonlee Fighting Uncommon
Hitmonchan Fighting Rare
Chansey Colorless Rare
Energy Search T Common
Professor Oak T Uncommon
Super Energy Retrieval T Rare
Gust of Wind T Common
Bill T Common
15× Water Energy Water E
13× Fighting Energy Fighting E

Ronald's GRX Deck

Main article: Ronald's GRX Deck (TCG)
Quantity Card Type Rarity
Zubat Grass Common
Dark Golbat Grass Rare Holo
Grimer Grass Common
Dark Muk Grass Uncommon
Rattata Colorless Common
Dark Raticate Colorless Common
Meowth Colorless Common
Dark Persian Colorless Uncommon
Professor Oak T Uncommon
Gust of Wind T Common
Full Heal T Uncommon
Bill T Common
The Boss's Way T Uncommon
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Recycle Energy Colorless E Rare
24× Grass Energy Grass E

Ronald's Power Deck

Main article: Ronald's Power Deck (TCG)
Quantity Card Type Rarity
Flareon Fire Uncommon
Vaporeon Water Uncommon
Jolteon Lightning Uncommon
Hitmonlee Fighting Uncommon
Hitmonchan Fighting Rare Holo
Kangaskhan Colorless Rare Holo
Tauros Colorless Uncommon
Ditto Colorless
Eevee Colorless Common
Super Scoop Up T Uncommon
Imposter Oak's Revenge T Uncommon
Computer Error T
PlusPower T Uncommon
Switch T Common
Bill T Common
Full Heal Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Potion Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Recycle Energy Colorless E Rare
16× Fire Energy Fire E

Ronald's Super Deck

Main article: Ronald's Super Deck (TCG)
Quantity Card Type Rarity
Gastly Psychic Common
Haunter Psychic Uncommon
Gengar Psychic Rare Holo
Mewtwo Psychic Common
Mew Psychic
Kangaskhan Colorless Rare Holo
Dratini Colorless Uncommon
Dark Dragonair Colorless Uncommon
Dark Dragonite Colorless Rare Holo
Energy Retrieval T Uncommon
Gust of Wind T Common
Pokémon Trader T Rare
Bill T Common
Bill's Teleporter T Uncommon
Full Heal Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon
23× Psychic Energy Psychic E

Ronald's Ultra Deck

Main article: Ronald's Ultra Deck (TCG)
Quantity Card Type Rarity
Pidgey Colorless Common
Pidgeotto Colorless Uncommon
Pidgeot Colorless Rare Holo
Spearow Colorless Common
Fearow Colorless Uncommon
Farfetch'd Colorless Uncommon
Moon Stone T
Gust of Wind T Common
Pokémon Trader T Rare
Bill T Common
Imposter Oak's Revenge T Uncommon
The Rocket's Trap T Rare Holo
Mr. Fuji T Uncommon
Double Colorless Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Full Heal Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Recycle Energy Colorless E Rare
Potion Energy Colorless E Uncommon
Fighting Energy Fighting E
Fire Energy Fire E
Lightning Energy Lightning E
Psychic Energy Psychic E
Water Energy Water E

Quotes

Pokémon Trading Card Game

  • Lobby of the first Club
"Well, getting the <club> Medal wasn't that hard! If I keep this up, I should be able to get the Legendary Pokémon Cards!"
"What? It's you, <player>! What are you doing? Huh? That's a deck! Are you... trying to get the Legendary Pokémon Cards?"
No: "It's useless trying to hide it! I know you came here for the Medal! You're out of your league!"
Yes: "What!?! I can't believe it! You? The Legendary Pokémon Cards? Ha ha ha ha ha! Don't make me laugh!!!"
"Alright! Listen up! I'll teach you what it's about! To inherit the Legendary Pokémon Cards, you must defeat the 8 Club Masters and get the 8 Medals! Then you have to go to Pokémon Dome and defeat all 4 of the Grand Masters there!!! There's no way you can do it!!! You might as well just give up and go home! 'Cause the Legendary Pokémon Cards are gonna be mine! I already won the first Medal! See ya, <player>! Ha ha ha ha ha!!!"
  • After the player earns their second Medal
"Hi, <player>! How ya doin'?"
"So you won the second Medal? You must have been really lucky!"
"I'll see how good you really are! Come on, let's duel!"
"We'll play with 6 prizes! If you win, I'll give you a really rare card!"
  • When defeated (first battle)
"I... I wasn't really trying that hard!"
"Well, a loss is a loss, so I'll have to give you this card."
"It won't be so easy next time! See ya!"
  • When viewing the Plate of Legends before all Medals have been earned
"Hi, <player>. What are you doing here?"
"Yes! The Legendary Pokémon Cards will be inherited here at Pokémon Dome! Of course I, Ronald, will inherit the cards!"
"Hey, did you collect the Medals?"
Yes: "Hey, <player>! You only have <number> Medals!"'
"I've already collected <number+1>! Why don't you just give up? See ya!"
No: "Duh! That's pretty obvious! There's no way you could collect them all! Why don't you just give up? See ya!"
  • When met in Challenge Hall
"Hi, <player>! Are you competing in the Challenge Cup, too?"
"I'm the one who's going to defeat 3 opponents! The prize, LV60 Mewtwo, belongs to me! You just sit tight and watch me win!"
"See ya! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
  • Third match of Challenge Cup
"Hey, <player>! I'm not gonna lose to you!"
"LV60 Mewtwo belongs to me!"
  • If the player loses
"You see! I'm the better player? Two more opponents to go to win the Challenge Cup!"
  • Lobby of Challenge Hall (if lost)
"Hey, it's <player> - the loser of the Challenge Cup!"
"What? You're asking if I won? I lost to the third opponent!"
"I just lost my concentration. But I'll win the next Challenge Cup! Of course I'll pulverize you! See ya! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
  • Lobby of the Challenge Hall (fourth Medal)
"Hey <player>, too bad you're late!"
"The Challenge Cup is over! I defeated 3 opponents and won the prize - Mewtwo! See ya! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
  • Lobby of the fourth Club
"Hi, <player>. So you've finally come this far?"
"I've already won 5 Medals! By the time you win your 8th Medal, I will have inherited the Legendary Pokémon cards!"
"I'll catch you later! See ya! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Gallery

Artwork

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Artwork from Pokémon Trading Card Game Artwork from Pokémon Trading Card Game Artwork from Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!

Sprites

TCG1 Ronald.png TCG2 Ronald.png TCG2 Ronald Win.png TCG2 Ronald Loss.png Ronald OD.png
Sprite from Pokémon
Trading Card Game
Main sprite from Pokémon
Trading Card Game 2
Win sprite from Pokémon
Trading Card Game 2
Loss sprite from Pokémon
Trading Card Game 2
Overworld sprite from
GB1 and GB2
TCG2 GRX.png TCG2 GRX Win.png TCG2 GRX Loss.png TCG2 GRX OD.png
Main sprite (as GRX) from
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2
Win sprite (as GRX) from
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2
Loss sprite (as GRX) from
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2
Overworld sprite (as GRX) from
Pokémon Trading Card Game 2

In the manga

Pokémon Card GB The Comix

Ronald appears as the main character in Pokémon Card GB The Comix, a one-shot manga based on the video game of the same name. In Pokémon Card GB The Comix, Ronald duels his rival Mark, but ultimately loses.

Pokémon

Ronald uses the following Pokémon cards in his duel against Mark:

Seel → Dewgong
Ronald's Dewgong

Dewgong is a Water-type card used by Ronald in his deck. Ronald began the duel with Seel as his Active Pokémon. On his second turn, Ronald Evolved Seel into Dewgong. As Dewgong, it Knocked Out Mark's Scyther using a combination of its Aurora Beam attack and PlusPower. Eventually, Dewgong was Knocked Out by Mark's Ivysaur.

Magmar
Ronald's Magmar

Magmar is a Fire-type card used by Ronald in his deck. Magmar was placed on the Bench on Ronald's fourth turn, and became the Active Pokémon on his fifth turn after Dewgong was Knocked Out. Magmar had the advantage over Mark's Ivysaur (and then Venusaur after it Evolved) due to the type advantage of Fire over Grass. However, it was Knocked Out by Mark's Charizard after it was swapped out from Venusaur.

Hitmonchan
Ronald's Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan is a Fighting-type card used by Ronald in his deck. On his fourth turn, Ronald placed Hitmonchan on the Bench at the same time as Magmar, but it never became the Active Pokémon.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Trading Card Game, Ronald is the only duelist non-player character without a class (such as "Club Master" or "Club Member"). At the start of all duels against Ronald (in all language versions of this game), there is a space behind Ronald's name, which would be the space normally located between the duelist class and the character name.
  • According to the manual of the first game, Mark and Ronald are from the same neighborhood, and they used to trade Pokémon cards before Mark started his journey.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ランド Lando Possibly from hand or random.
English, French, German, Italian Ronald Similar to Japanese name.
Spanish Ronaldo Similar to English name.

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King: Biruritchi
Big Bosses: KanzakiRui
Fort Leaders: MorinoCatherineHiderō
KanokoKamiyaMamiIshii
GR Grass Fort Members: MidoriYūtaMiyuki
GR Lightning Fort Members: RennaIchikawa
GR Fire Fort Members: JesYūkiShōko
GR Water Fort Members: MiyajimaSentaAira
GR Fighting Fort Members: GraceGōda
GR Psychic Fort Members: KevinMiwaYōsukeRyōko
Colorless Altar Members: NishijimaSamejima
Disguised members: GR1GR2GR3GR4GR5GRX


NPCs in the Trading Card Game Islands
Dr. MasonRonaldMr. IshiharaImakuni?SamAaronTap
Club MembersClub MastersGrand MastersTeam Great Rocket
Enigmatic MasksDungeon MastersGhost Masters
Rival and friend characters
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NHughCalem/SerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorLillieHauGladionTrace
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Spin-off games RonaldKeithLucaSharonPauloLearTina
Pokémon Champions
Core series BlueLanceRedStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaTraceLeonMustardPeonyNemonaGeetaKieranDraytonMost player characters
Masters EX BlueLanceRedStevenCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonScottieBettieAshNemonaGeetaCalemSerenaHopMarnieBedeLeafNateRosaSilverCherenBianca
Other
spin-offs
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Animated series LanceCynthiaWallaceAlderDianthaStevenAsh KetchumLeonIrisNemonaGeeta
Other animation Blue (Origins)Red (Origins)Calem (Generations)Celestine (PttP)Edgar Troy (PttP)Ava (PttP)Boy (POKÉTOON)
Adventures Professor OakRedSidneyPhoebeGlaciaDrakeStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonMustardPeonyNemonaGeeta
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho)Satoshi (Zensho)Rald (Battle Frontier)
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