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Barbaracle
Forbidden Light 67/131 • rare
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 67/131
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.34
- Artist
- kirisAki
What it does
If you have exactly 7 cards in your hand, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Barbaracle's legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head's orders.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Barbaracle made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Forbidden Light expansion, which was released internationally in May 2018. This set was primarily based on the Japanese expansion Forbidden Light, drawing heavily from the narrative and aesthetic themes of the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon video games. The set focuses on the legendary Pokémon Necrozma and the introduction of various Ultra Beasts, integrating the complex, interdimensional lore of the Alola region into the card game's mechanics.
The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist in the Pokémon franchise known for his distinctive and dynamic style. In this depiction, Barbaracle is rendered with a focus on its aggressive, multi-armed silhouette, reflecting the Pokémon's unique design as a collection of barnacle-like creatures sharing a central body. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was designed to support Fighting-type decks, though it remained a niche choice compared to more dominant cards featured in the same generation of expansions.
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