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Curse Powder
Unseen Forces 80/115 • uncommon
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 80/115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2005
- Market price
- $0.65
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Attach Curse Powder to 1 of your Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex) that doesn't already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If the Pokémon Curse Powder is attached to is a Basic Pokémon or Pokémon-ex, discard Curse Powder.
If the Pokémon that Curse Powder is attached to is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Curse Powder was released in the Unseen Forces expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2005. This set is notable for focusing on the Legendary beasts and the Johto region, featuring a distinctive card layout that integrated the set symbol prominently. As a Trainer card, it was designed to introduce a reactive element to gameplay, allowing players to punish opponents for knocking out their Pokémon by placing damage counters on the active attacker.
The card features an illustration by the artist Ryo Ueda, known for his dynamic, slightly darker aesthetic which was frequently utilized during the EX series era. The design aimed to convey the mystical and slightly hazardous nature of the powder through muted colors and illustrative energy. Upon its release, it became a staple in niche competitive decks that prioritized disruptive strategies and attrition, earning a reputation among players for its tactical utility in specific metagame environments.
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