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Amoonguss

Black Bolt 96/86 • ultra-rare

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 96/86
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2025
Energy type: grass energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $43.42
Artist: OKUBO

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What it's worth

$43.42market price via TCGplayer · Nov 5, 2026$37.32 – $49.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This ultra-rare grass-type card from the Black Bolt set stands out as an Illustration Rare, a designation that emphasizes the unique artistic vision applied to the character. Collectors prize such cards for this elevated visual presentation, which transforms a standard game piece into a highly sought-after aesthetic centerpiece.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyDangerous Reaction30+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 120 more damage.

Cost: grass energy colorless energySeed Bomb60

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Amoonguss 96/86 was released as an Illustration Rare within the Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion, which was known in certain pre-release contexts and international markets by internal project codenames including 'Black Bolt'. As a Grass-type Pokémon, this card highlights the creative shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game where Illustration Rares were introduced to showcase atmospheric, narrative-driven artwork that moves beyond traditional battle poses.

The card features artwork that emphasizes the creature's deceptive nature, mimicking a standard Poké Ball in its natural habitat. The illustrator prioritized a stylistic approach that integrates the Pokémon into its environment, reflecting the series' ongoing effort to provide collectors with art-centric cards that evoke a sense of place. It was well-received by the collecting community for its distinct aesthetic and its role as a high-rarity chase card within the set.

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