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Clauncher
Kalos Starter Set 15/39
- Set
- Kalos Starter Set
- Number
- 15/39
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.53
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
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Where it came from
The Clauncher card (15/39) was released as part of the Kalos Starter Set, which debuted in late 2013 to coincide with the launch of the Pokémon X and Y video games. As a Water-type Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation, this card served to introduce players to the creature's unique crustacean design, which draws inspiration from the pistol shrimp, notable for its oversized, claw-like appendage used to strike prey.
The illustration was produced by the artist match, who focuses on clean, energetic character posing that fits the streamlined aesthetic of early-set XY cards. This particular release was aimed at new players and collectors transitioning into the new Kalos region, emphasizing accessibility and basic gameplay mechanics rather than high-tier competitive performance.
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