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Bulbasaur
Detective Pikachu 1/18 • common
- Set
- Detective Pikachu
- Number
- 1/18
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $1.24
- Artist
- MPC Film
What it does
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A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
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Where it came from
The Bulbasaur card from the Detective Pikachu expansion was released in 2019 to coincide with the premiere of the live-action film of the same name. As a promotional set, it was designed to bridge the gap between the established Pokémon Trading Card Game and the film's distinct, photorealistic aesthetic. The artwork depicts Bulbasaur in a textured, CGI-inspired style consistent with the film's character designs, aiming to bring a sense of realism to the creature's familiar appearance.
The set was illustrated by various artists who collaborated to maintain a cohesive look across the release, ensuring that the Pokémon appeared as if they existed within the same urban environment as the film's protagonist. While categorized as a common card, its significance lies in its role as a cross-media collaboration. It was well-received by fans of the trading card game and film enthusiasts alike, particularly for its unique artistic direction that deviated from the traditional hand-drawn anime style.
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