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Azelf
Legends Awakened 19/146 • rare
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Number
- 19/146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $13.65
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Once during your turn, when you put Azelf from your hand onto your Bench, you may look at all of your face-down Prize cards. If you do, you may choose 1 Pokémon you find there, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Then, choose 1 card in your hand and put it as a Prize card face down.
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Known as "The Being of Willpower." It sleeps at the bottom of a lake to keep the world in balance.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Azelf was introduced as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Diamond & Pearl: Legends Awakened expansion, released in 2008. The set drew heavily from the Sinnoh region lore established in the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl video games, focusing on the Lake Guardians—Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf—who represent the spirits of knowledge, emotion, and willpower respectively. This particular card, numbered 19/146, was designed to emphasize Azelf's role as the being of willpower, integrated into the game's mechanics as a Psychic-type Pokémon.
The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda, a frequent contributor to the TCG series known for his dynamic, action-oriented compositions. Fukuda utilized the clean lines and vibrant coloring typical of the era's card designs to make the legendary Pokémon stand out against the background. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Time Walk' Poké-Power, which allowed for significant strategic utility by letting a player search their Prize cards for a specific Pokémon, making it a staple in competitive decks throughout the 2008-2009 tournament season.
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