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Cottonee
Emerging Powers 9/98 • common
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Number
- 9/98
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.35
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.
They go wherever the wind takes them. On rainy days, their bodies are heavier, so they take shelter beneath big trees.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Cottonee (9/98) was released as part of the Emerging Powers expansion, which debuted in North America in August 2011. This set was notable for being the first major English-language expansion to feature cards exclusively from the Unova region, marking a shift in the trading card game to align with the Generation V games, Pokémon Black and White. The card was designed to introduce players to the Grass-type dynamics of the new generation, serving as a functional, low-rarity piece for players to build their early-game decks.
The illustration for this specific card was rendered by artist Mizue, whose clean and soft digital style aims to emphasize the creature's whimsical, cotton-like appearance. Within the competitive landscape of the time, common cards like this Cottonee served as essential filler for players seeking specific typing and evolutionary chains, reflecting the Pokémon Company's strategy of pairing accessible, approachable artwork with consistent gameplay mechanics to support a growing player base.
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