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Cresselia
Evolving Skies 228/203 • secret-rare
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Number
- 228/203
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $12.32
- Artist
- Toyste Beach
What it does
Search your deck for a Psychic Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. If you go second and it's your first turn, instead search for up to 3 Psychic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
If you have at least 5 Energy in play, this attack does 90 more damage.
Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
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Where it came from
Cresselia 228/203 was released as a Secret Rare card in the 2021 Sword & Shield—Evolving Skies expansion. The set is widely regarded by collectors as one of the highlights of the era due to its focus on Eeveelutions and the debut of powerful Dragon-type cards. This particular iteration serves as a stylistic departure from standard card art, utilizing a soft, ethereal aesthetic that aligns with the Pokémon's lore as the Lunar Pokémon, representing the crescent moon and peaceful dreams.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Taira Akitsu, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for a delicate, painterly approach to character design. Akitsu’s intent was to capture Cresselia’s graceful, floating silhouette within a dreamlike atmosphere. Upon release, the card was well-received for its unique artistic direction, which distinguished it from the more aggressive combat-oriented illustrations common in the set, solidifying its status as a sought-after aesthetic centerpiece for players and collectors alike.
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