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Cobalion
BW Black Star Promos BW72/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW72/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $3.78
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Each of this Pokémon's attack does 50 more damage to Darkness Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Cobalion BW72 promo card was released as part of the Black & White series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically appearing within the Black Star Promos set. This card was distributed in 2013 as part of the Spring 2013 Collector's Tin, which served as a promotional vehicle for the fifth generation of Pokémon games, specifically Black 2 and White 2. The inclusion of Legendary Pokémon in these tins was a standard strategy to maintain player interest in the competitive meta during the transition between major expansion cycles.
The artwork for this card was provided by the prolific artist 5ban Graphics, a studio known for their modern, CGI-influenced aesthetic that became a staple of the Black & White era. The design focuses on a dynamic, heroic pose meant to highlight the Steel-type nature of the Pokémon, utilizing the metallic textures and sharp lines characteristic of the studio's technical approach to card illustration. Collectors often seek out this card as a staple of the promo set for its clean, standardized look that defined the visual identity of the era.
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