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Carvanha
HS—Triumphant 59/102 • common
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Number
- 59/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.34
- Artist
- MAHOU
What it does
During your next turn, Carvanha's Bite attack's base damage is 40.
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Released in November 2010 as part of the HS—Triumphant expansion, the final set of the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, this Carvanha card captures the essence of the transition between the Gen IV era and the emerging mechanics of the time. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on legendary Pokémon and the culmination of the Johto-inspired narrative that defined the series, grounding the ferocious, dual-type Water and Dark Pokémon within the specific aesthetic constraints of the era's design language.
The artwork for this card was rendered by illustrator match, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for a distinct, vibrant style. In this piece, the artist highlights Carvanha's aggressive, predatory nature, utilizing sharp lines and dynamic water effects to emphasize its movement. Within the competitive landscape of the time, this common-rarity card served as a foundational building block for players, helping to round out Darkness-type decks while showcasing the evolution of card illustrations toward more expressive, action-oriented character portraits.
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