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Chien-Pao ex
Paldea Evolved 236/193 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Number
- 236/193
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $2.80
- Artist
- aky CG Works
What it does
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 2 Basic Water Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
You may discard any amount of Water Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
Chien-Pao ex was introduced in the 2023 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Paldea Evolved. As an illustration of one of the Ruinous Pokémon from the Paldea region, this card serves as a high-rarity rendition designed to showcase the creature's formidable, predatory aesthetic. The card features an ultra-rare foil treatment that highlights the intricate, icy textures of the design, reflecting its status as a core component of the competitive meta during the Scarlet & Violet series.
The artwork for this specific card number was created by Akira Komayama, an artist well-regarded in the community for a signature style that emphasizes dramatic lighting and detailed, textured surfaces. Komayama focused on capturing the cold, elusive nature of Chien-Pao, opting for an evocative composition that distinguishes it from standard set cards. Upon release, it was received favorably by both collectors and players, the latter of which frequently sought the card for its powerful 'Shivery Chill' ability, which provided significant utility in competitive water-type decks.
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