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Axew
Black Bolt 145/86 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Number
- 145/86
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- dragon energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $17.84
- Artist
- Ayako Ozaki
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They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
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Where it came from
The Axew card, specifically the Illustration Rare variant from the Black Bolt set, represents a modern milestone in Pokémon Trading Card Game design. Released as part of the series expanding upon the Generation V lore, this card utilizes the Illustration Rare format, which emphasizes artistic storytelling over traditional card mechanics. The design focuses on placing the Pokémon in a distinct, immersive environment that highlights its natural behavior, moving away from the static, action-oriented poses that defined earlier iterations of the series.
The artwork was commissioned to lean into a more painterly, expressive aesthetic that has become a hallmark of the contemporary collecting era. By featuring the dragon-type Axew in a detailed, lush habitat, the illustrator intended to foster a deeper emotional connection between the player and the creature. Upon its release, the card was widely received by both competitive players and aesthetic collectors, gaining significant attention for its high-quality print finish and the nuanced color palette that distinguishes it within the set.
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