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Araquanid
Unified Minds 49/236 • rare
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Number
- 49/236
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- Misa Tsutsui
What it does
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon's attacks cost Colorless more, and its Retreat Cost is Colorless more.
It usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Araquanid was introduced as part of the Unified Minds expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in August 2019. The card depicts the Water-type Pokémon first introduced in the Alola region, known for its protective bubble and defensive prowess. This particular set focused on the synergy between Tag Team Pokémon-GX and trainer cards, with Araquanid serving as a functional, lower-rarity addition that fit into the broader meta-game ecosystem of the era.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for his clean lines and dynamic poses. Saitou captured Araquanid within its natural habitat, emphasizing its amphibious nature and unique, spider-like physiology. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in gameplay rather than its aesthetic rarity, serving as a reliable choice for players building decks around Water-type mechanics during the late Sun & Moon era of the game.
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