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Chien-Pao ex
Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 030/215 • promo
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Number
- 030/215
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $4.01
- 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 released as part of the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos series, designated with the card number SVP030. This card features the Legendary Ruinous Pokémon introduced in the Generation IX titles, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The artwork captures the icy, feline aesthetic of the creature, reflecting the design philosophy of the Paldea region's unique Legendary quartet, which draw inspiration from ancient Chinese mythology and cursed treasures.
The card was made available to the public in mid-2023 as a promotional inclusion in specific TCG product bundles, such as the Scarlet & Violet-Paldea Evolved checklane blisters. Illustrators for the Pokémon Trading Card Game often prioritize a dynamic, hyper-detailed rendering for 'ex' cards to emphasize their mechanical power in gameplay. Upon its release, this promo version was noted by players for its accessibility compared to the higher-rarity versions found in the main Paldea Evolved expansion, providing a practical entry point for those looking to build Water-type competitive decks.
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