Tidings
Starter 1999 54 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $1.13
What it does
Draw four cards.
"Many wearing rapiers are afraid of goose-quills."— William Shakespeare, *Hamlet*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tidings originated as part of the 1999 Starter set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released during the height of the franchise's initial global expansion. This set was designed to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game, serving as an accessible entry point for children and collectors alike following the success of the Base Set. The card itself functions as a trainer card, reflecting the era's focus on simple, functional card designs intended to balance competitive play with the thematic elements of the Pokémon world.
The visual aesthetic of the 1999 Starter series was characterized by clear, utilitarian layouts that prioritized readability for novice players. Artists for this period typically utilized clean lines and primary color palettes to ensure that the cards remained visually consistent with the broader Pokémon brand. While the card is not a rare chase piece, it is held in high regard by enthusiasts as a nostalgic touchstone representing the foundational period of the game's competitive history.
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