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Chesnaught
XY Black Star Promos XY68/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY68/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $9.48
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Chesnaught XY68 was released in 2015 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set, a series of cards distributed primarily through specialized products rather than standard booster packs. This particular card was included in the Chesnaught Evolution Three-Pack Blister, a product designed to help players and collectors complete their collections of the Kalos region starters. The set served as a bridge between the core expansions of the XY era, allowing Pokémon fans to acquire featured monsters in a holographic format that differed from the main set releases.
The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for their consistent, computer-rendered style that defined much of the XY era aesthetic. Their approach focused on highlighting the sturdy, armor-like design of Chesnaught, emphasizing its defensive capabilities and grass-type typing. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a functional addition to the playing meta for casual collectors, appreciated more for its status as a distinct promo variant than for groundbreaking competitive utility.
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