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Carbink
Lost Thunder 117/214 • common
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Number
- 117/214
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.18
- Artist
- Sanosuke Sakuma
What it does
Search your deck for a Supporter card and a Stadium card, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Carbink was released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion, an expansive set that drew heavily from the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon video games. As a common card in the set, it served as a functional piece for players building decks, reflecting the creature's status as a dual Rock and Fairy type in the original games. The artwork highlights its crystalline, defensive nature, consistent with the aesthetic direction of the era which emphasized vibrant, dynamic representations of Pokémon.
The card was illustrated by sui, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for their clean, structured approach to character design. In this specific iteration, the illustration captures the creature's rocky, gem-encrusted exterior while adhering to the standard template established by the Creatures Inc. design team. Upon its release, the card was primarily utilized by players for its 'Energy Keeper' ability, which provided a strategic utility in preventing damage to Benched Pokémon, making it a utilitarian staple within the competitive meta of that period.
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