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Alolan Persian
Sun & Moon 79/149 • uncommon
- Set
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- 79/149
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.31
- Artist
- kirisAki
What it does
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 30 more damage.
Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Alolan Persian was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Sun & Moon expansion, released in early 2017. This set marked the beginning of the seventh generation of Pokémon, shifting the aesthetic to the tropical Alola region. As a regional variant, this Dark-type iteration of Persian was designed to reflect the influence of the Alolan environment, characterized by a more refined, sinister appearance compared to its Kanto counterpart.
The card artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist in the Pokémon franchise known for his foundational work on the original Base Set. Arita focused on highlighting the creature's sleek, aristocratic design, utilizing dark shadows and sharp angles to emphasize its new typing. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was viewed as a functional uncommon piece, appreciated by players for its thematic integration into the expanded mechanics of the Sun & Moon series.
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