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Basculin
Next Destinies 30/99 • uncommon
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 30/99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.30
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
If, before this Pokémon does damage, the Defending Pokémon has no damage counters on it, this attack does nothing.
Red and blue Basculin usually do not get along, but sometimes members of one school mingle with the other's school.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Basculin appears as card number 30/99 in the Next Destinies expansion, released in February 2012 as part of the Black & White series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set was notable for its integration of Pokémon from the Unova region and its focus on powerful Pokémon-EX cards, which shifted the competitive landscape of the game at the time. This specific Basculin card serves as a standard uncommon representative of the Water-type archetype, reflecting the design philosophy of the era that emphasized functional variety in deck-building.
The card features illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist in the Pokémon franchise known for his clean, expressive style. Arita captures Basculin in its aggressive, hostily-charged posture, consistent with the species' lore as a territorial fish. The design utilizes the standard card layout of the Black & White era, prioritizing bold typography and clear iconography to ensure readability during fast-paced tournament play. The artwork was well-received by collectors for its classic, faithful depiction of the character, reinforcing Arita's established aesthetic contribution to the game.
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