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Counterattack Claws
Neo Destiny 97/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 97/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Market price
- $2.55
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Attach Counterattack Claws to 1 of your Pokémon that doesn't have a Pokémon Tool attached to it.
During your opponent's turn, if the Pokémon Counterattack Claws is attached to is your Active Pokémon and an opponent's attack damages it (even if it is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, put 2 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. Then, discard Counterattack Claws.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Counterattack Claws was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, representing the final set in the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This expansion was notable for introducing the concept of Light and Dark Pokémon, a thematic evolution that added narrative complexity to the gameplay, reflecting the dualistic nature of the creatures within the Johto region setting.
The card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, a prolific artist in the early TCG era known for a distinct, bold graphic style that often utilized heavy linework and vibrant, saturated colors. His design for this trainer card features a sharp, aggressive aesthetic intended to visually convey the tactical advantage of a retaliatory strike, fitting the card's function as a defensive countermeasure during gameplay.
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