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Chien-Pao ex
Paldea Evolved 261/193 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Number
- 261/193
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $30.36
- Artist
- kodama
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, identified as card 261/193 in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion, represents the Treasure of Ruin Pokémon introduced in the ninth generation of the video game series. This specific card was released in June 2023, serving as a high-rarity Special Illustration Rare that showcases the creature in a serene, artistic setting rather than the standard combat-focused poses found on typical game cards.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Shibuzoh., an artist known for their expressive and atmospheric style within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. By focusing on the interplay of light and the icy texture of the creature's design, the illustration elevates the card from a functional game piece to a collectible work of art. Upon its release, it was widely praised by the community for its aesthetic departure from traditional card design, quickly becoming a centerpiece for collectors of the Paldea Evolved set.
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