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Arctibax
Paldea Evolved 209/193 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Number
- 209/193
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $18.48
- Artist
- Tomokazu Komiya
What it does
Arctibax freezes the air around it, protecting its face with an ice mask and turning its dorsal fin into a blade of ice.
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Where it came from
Arctibax made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, specifically within the Paldea Evolved expansion released in 2023. This card serves as the middle evolution in the line featuring the dragon-type Pokémon Frigibax, drawing inspiration from the ninth generation of the video games set in the Paldea region. As an Illustration Rare card, it represents the modern trend of highlighting specific artists to provide a more immersive, storytelling-focused visual style compared to standard set cards.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Teeziro, who sought to capture the frigid, high-altitude habitat of Arctibax. The design emphasizes the creature's icy nature and draconic anatomy, utilizing a soft, painterly aesthetic that distinguishes it from the more rigid, CGI-heavy designs common in competitive-focused cards. Upon release, the Illustration Rare variant was well-received by collectors who prioritized the creative direction of the card over its utility in gameplay, cementing its place as a sought-after aesthetic highlight of the Paldea Evolved set.
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