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Arcanine BREAK
XY Black Star Promos XY180/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY180/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $28.13
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Attach 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
BREAK Evolution Rule: Arcanine BREAK retains the attacks, Abilities, Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat Cost of its previous Evolution.
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Where it came from
Arcanine BREAK (XY180) was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY series, specifically debuting as a Black Star Promo in 2016. The BREAK mechanic was introduced during the XY-BREAK era, characterized by a unique horizontal orientation and a gold-foil textured design that visually distinguished it from standard cards. This era aimed to introduce powerful, evolved states of Pokémon that retained the abilities and weaknesses of their previous forms, providing a strategic shift in competitive play.
The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, a creative team frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to produce digital illustrations for the game. Their work on this card emphasizes the intense, fiery nature of Arcanine, utilizing the distinct BREAK aesthetic to create a sense of imposing strength. The card was distributed through special promotional blister packs and box sets, becoming a notable addition for players and collectors focusing on the specific mechanics of the XY-BREAK cycle.
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