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Chikorita
Ascended Heroes 008/217 • common
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Number
- 008/217
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Artist
- Kariya
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 20 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
A sweet aroma gently wafts from the leaf on its head. It is docile and loves to soak up sun rays.
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Where it came from
Chikorita was first introduced as one of the three starter Pokémon in the 1999 video game Pokémon Gold and Silver, marking the beginning of the second generation of the franchise. The design, credited to Atsuko Nishida, was intended to evoke a gentle, nature-based aesthetic, characterized by its signature leaf atop its head and a calm, approachable demeanor that contrasted with the more aggressive designs of previous starters.
This specific card, number 008/217 from the Ascended Heroes set, follows the established visual language of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has continuously evolved since its 1996 debut. As a common grass-type card, it serves a functional role in gameplay, providing a foundation for deck construction while maintaining the consistent, high-quality character illustration style that has come to define the series over several decades of global circulation.
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