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Azelf
Forbidden Light 43/131 • uncommon
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 43/131
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- sui
What it does
You can use this attack only if you go second, and only on your first turn. Shuffle 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and all cards attached to it into their deck.
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
It is thought that Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf all came from the same egg.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Azelf card (43/131) was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Forbidden Light, which launched globally in May 2018. This set was based on the Japanese expansion Forbidden Light, which drew heavily from the narrative and aesthetic themes of the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon video games. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Azelf represents one of the legendary Lake Guardians of the Sinnoh region, designed to integrate with the set's focus on the mysterious energy surrounding the Ultra Wormholes.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by artist match, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon Trading Card Game aesthetic. Their approach for this card emphasizes the mystical nature of the Willpower Pokémon, utilizing a clean, digital style that highlights the ethereal glow and psychic presence characteristic of the character. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard uncommon inclusion, appreciated by players for its utility in gameplay and by collectors for its consistent representation of the legendary trio.
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