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Absol-EX
XY Black Star Promos XY62/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY62/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $15.39
- Artist
- PLANETA
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 20 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Absol-EX card, designated as XY62 within the XY Black Star Promos series, was released in 2015 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY era. This set was designed to introduce the Mega Evolution mechanic to the TCG, bridging the transition between the video game generation and the collectible card format. The promotional line served as a strategic marketing tool, often bundled with collector's tins or special boxes to sustain interest in the evolving game mechanics.
The card features the dark-type Pokémon Absol in its EX form, a design category characterized by increased HP and powerful attacks that often come at the cost of yielding two prize cards upon being knocked out. The artwork follows the distinct aesthetic of the XY generation, emphasizing high-contrast, digital illustrations that highlight the sleek, predatory nature of the creature. Upon its release, it was well-received by players looking to incorporate dark-type synergy into their competitive decks during the mid-2010s tournament circuit.
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