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Cleffa
HGSS Black Star Promos HGSS12/25 • promo
- Set
- HGSS Black Star Promos
- Number
- HGSS12/25
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $23.43
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
As long as Cleffa is Asleep, prevent all damage done to Cleffa by attacks.
Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw 6 cards. Cleffa is now Asleep.
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Cleffa HGSS12 promo card was released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver Black Star Promos series. It was distributed in North America via the HS—Triumphant 'Three-Pack Blister' packs, serving as a promotional tie-in to the resurgence of interest in the second-generation Pokémon titles. Its inclusion in this set reflected the broader strategy of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to bridge the gap between the then-current gameplay mechanics and the nostalgic appeal of the Johto region.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is well-regarded for his soft, expressive style in the Pokémon TCG. The design captures Cleffa in a playful, dreamy aesthetic consistent with the Fairy-type's predecessor Normal-type lore, while the card itself became a significant item in competitive play due to its 'Eeek' attack. This move allowed players to refresh their hand, making the card a staple in many decks of the era and cementing its status as both a collector's piece and a functional tool for competitive players.
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About Cleffa
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