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Chesnaught BREAK
BREAKthrough 12/162
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 12/162
- Rarity
- Rare BREAK
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Gold
- Market price
- $2.83
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself. This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
BREAK Evolution Rule: Chesnaught BREAK retains the attacks, Abilities, Weakness, Resistance, and Retreat Cost of its previous Evolution.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Chesnaught BREAK was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY—BREAKthrough expansion, which debuted in late 2015. This set introduced the BREAK evolution mechanic, a unique design choice where cards were oriented horizontally and featured a distinct gold-tinted, textured foil treatment. These cards were intended to represent a special power-up stage that Pokémon could reach, effectively acting as an extension of the existing Evolution chain.
The artwork for this specific card, handled by 5ban Graphics, centers on the Grass-type starter Chesnaught in its signature bulky, defensive posture. By utilizing the BREAK mechanic, the illustration captures a sense of heightened energy, separating the character from the standard card frames of the era. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional addition to Grass-type decks, valued by players for its 'Tough Hammer' attack and its capability to provide a significant HP boost to the base Chesnaught card.
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