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Arctovish
Darkness Ablaze 054/189 • rare
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Number
- 054/189
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.36
- Artist
- Shin Nagasawa
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 60 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Though it's able to capture prey by freezing its surroundings, it has trouble eating the prey afterward because its mouth is on top of its head.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Arctovish was introduced as part of the Sword and Shield expansion era, specifically featured in the Darkness Ablaze set released in 2020. This card represents a fossil Pokémon from the Galar region, conceptualized through the thematic lens of the base games where players reconstruct prehistoric creatures from fragmented fossils. The illustration depicts the creature in its distinctive, mismatched form, reflecting the design philosophy of the Galar fossil Pokémon which are famously depicted as scientific anomalies put together incorrectly.
The card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, a veteran Pokémon TCG artist known for a clean, expressive style that emphasizes the character's unique physical traits. In the context of the Darkness Ablaze set, this rare card serves as a thematic continuation of the water-type fossil archetype. Upon its release, it was well-received by players and collectors who appreciate the lore-heavy design of the Galar region, though it remains a standard inclusion for those completing the set rather than a high-market chase card.
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