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Alakazam
Expedition Base Set 33/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 33/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $19.23
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Once during your turn, instead of Alakazam's normal attack, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon's attacks. Alakazam copies that attack including its Energy costs and anything else required in order to use that attack, such as discarding Energy cards. (No matter what type that Pokémon is, Alakazam's type is still Psychic.) This power can't be used if Alakazam is affected by a Special Condition.
If Alakazam and the Defending Pokémon don't have the same number of Energy cards attached to them, this attack's base damage is 20 instead of 80.
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this Alakazam card marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to integrate the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan dot-coded strips on the cards to unlock mini-games or data on a Game Boy Advance. This shift aimed to bridge the gap between traditional card collecting and digital interactive media, reflecting the era's push toward hybrid gaming experiences.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator known for her soft, painterly approach to the franchise. Her depiction of Alakazam emphasizes its psychic prowess, trading the aggressive, action-oriented aesthetic of the earlier Base Set for a more ethereal and grounded style. Upon release, the Expedition set received a mixed reception from collectors who were adjusting to the technical design changes, though it is now appreciated for its experimental place in the game's evolution.
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