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Dark Persian
Wizards Black Star Promos 17/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 17/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $122.06
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Persian card, numbered 17 in the Wizards Black Star Promos set, was released in the year 2000 as part of a promotional campaign for the Pokémon franchise. It was distributed primarily through the Pokémon League, which served as an organized play structure designed to build community engagement and encourage players to visit local hobby shops to compete and trade.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator for the series, who maintained a consistent and clean aesthetic throughout the early Wizards of the Coast era. As part of the 'Dark' sub-series, the design emphasized the aggressive themes of the Team Rocket expansion, departing from standard depictions to reflect the villainous narrative of the game at the time. It was well-regarded by collectors for its unique foil treatment and its status as a tether to the organized play experiences of the late nineties and early two-thousands.
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