Ronald (TCG GB)

Ronald ランド Lando
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
3×	Charmander
2×	Charmeleon
3×	Growlithe
1×	Arcanine
3×	Squirtle
2×	Wartortle
2×	Seel
1×	Dewgong
2×	Lapras
3×	Cubone
2×	Marowak
1×	Professor Oak	T
1×	Energy Retrieval	T
2×	Energy Search	T
1×	Switch	T
1×	PlusPower	T
1×	Defender	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
9×	Fire Energy	E	—
10×	Water Energy	E	—
8×	Fighting Energy	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
3×	Electabuzz
2×	Hitmonlee
2×	Hitmonchan
1×	Mr. Mime
2×	Jynx
1×	Mewtwo
2×	Doduo
1×	Dodrio
2×	Lickitung
2×	Kangaskhan
3×	Tauros
2×	Energy Retrieval	T
1×	Super Energy Retrieval	T	—
1×	Energy Search	T
2×	Energy Removal	T
1×	Switch	T
2×	PlusPower	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
1×	Full Heal	T
1×	Gambler	T
7×	Lightning Energy	E	—
9×	Fighting Energy	E	—
7×	Psychic Energy	E	—
3×	Double Colorless Energy	E

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
3×	Grimer
2×	Muk
4×	Scyther
3×	Magmar
3×	Geodude
2×	Graveler
2×	Chansey
2×	Kangaskhan
2×	Professor Oak	T
2×	Bill	T
2×	Energy Retrieval	T
2×	Energy Removal	T
2×	Scoop Up	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
2×	PlusPower	T
1×	Gambler	T
7×	Grass Energy	E	—
6×	Fire Energy	E	—
7×	Fighting Energy	E	—
4×	Double Colorless Energy	E

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
1×	Flareon
2×	Moltres		—
1×	Vaporeon
1×	Articuno		—
1×	Jolteon
1×	Zapdos		—
2×	Kangaskhan
4×	Eevee
4×	Dratini
3×	Dragonair
2×	Dragonite		—
1×	Professor Oak	T
3×	Bill	T
1×	Pokémon Trader	T
2×	Pokémon Breeder	T
3×	Energy Removal	T
3×	Scoop Up	T
1×	Gambler	T
20×	Fire Energy	E	—
4×	Double Colorless Energy	E

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 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
3×	Tentacool
2×	Tentacruel
3×	Shellder
2×	Cloyster
2×	Lapras
3×	Machop
2×	Machoke
1×	Machamp
1×	Hitmonlee
2×	Hitmonchan
2×	Chansey
2×	Energy Search	T
1×	Professor Oak	T
2×	Super Energy Retrieval	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
2×	Bill	T
15×	Water Energy	E	—
13×	Fighting Energy	E	—

Ronald's GRX Deck

Main article: Ronald's GRX Deck (TCG)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
4×	Zubat
3×	Dark Golbat
3×	Grimer
2×	Dark Muk
3×	Rattata
2×	Dark Raticate
3×	Meowth
2×	Dark Persian
1×	Professor Oak	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
2×	Full Heal	T
3×	Bill	T
2×	The Boss's Way	T
2×	Double Colorless Energy	E
2×	Recycle Energy	E
24×	Grass Energy	E	—

Ronald's Power Deck

Main article: Ronald's Power Deck (TCG)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
2×	Flareon
2×	Vaporeon
2×	Jolteon
2×	Hitmonlee
2×	Hitmonchan
2×	Kangaskhan
2×	Tauros
1×	Ditto		—
4×	Eevee
2×	Super Scoop Up	T
2×	Imposter Oak's Revenge	T
2×	Computer Error	T	—
3×	PlusPower	T
2×	Switch	T
4×	Bill	T
2×	Full Heal Energy	E
2×	Potion Energy	E
4×	Double Colorless Energy	E
2×	Recycle Energy	E
16×	Fire Energy	E	—

Ronald's Super Deck

Main article: Ronald's Super Deck (TCG)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
4×	Gastly
3×	Haunter
2×	Gengar
2×	Mewtwo
2×	Mew		—
2×	Kangaskhan
4×	Dratini
3×	Dark Dragonair
2×	Dark Dragonite
2×	Energy Retrieval	T
2×	Gust of Wind	T
2×	Pokémon Trader	T
2×	Bill	T
1×	Bill's Teleporter	T
2×	Full Heal Energy	E
2×	Double Colorless Energy	E
23×	Psychic Energy	E	—

Ronald's Ultra Deck

Main article: Ronald's Ultra Deck (TCG)

Quantity	Card	Type	Rarity
4×	Pidgey
3×	Pidgeotto
2×	Pidgeot
4×	Spearow
3×	Fearow
2×	Farfetch'd
2×	Moon Stone	T	—
4×	Gust of Wind	T
2×	Pokémon Trader	T
4×	Bill	T
2×	Imposter Oak's Revenge	T
2×	The Rocket's Trap	T
2×	Mr. Fuji	T
4×	Double Colorless Energy	E
4×	Full Heal Energy	E
4×	Recycle Energy	E
4×	Potion Energy	E
2×	Fighting Energy	E	—
1×	Fire Energy	E	—
2×	Lightning Energy	E	—
2×	Psychic Energy	E	—
1×	Water Energy	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

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Include artwork of Ronald with Pikachu on his head and also the small artwork of his face (both seen on TCG GB1 manual, page 8)

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

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
	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 in 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

Debut	Pokémon Card GB The Comix

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

Debut	Pokémon Card GB The Comix

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

Debut	Pokémon Card GB The Comix

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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