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Dark Quilava
Neo Destiny 39/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 39/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $22.39
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Show the top card of your opponent's deck to all players. If it's a Trainer card, discard it.
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. (If there are fewer than 5 cards in your deck, discard all of them.) This attack does 20 damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way.
If it turns its back to an opponent, it is a sign that it is getting ready to attack.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Quilava was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, serving as the fourth and final set in the Neo series. This set was notable for introducing the concept of 'Light' and 'Dark' Pokémon, which leaned into the evolving lore of the franchise by suggesting that a creature's environment or trainer could influence its alignment. The inclusion of the 'Dark' prefix allowed for a shift in art direction, often favoring more dramatic, shadowy compositions to distinguish these cards from their standard counterparts.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized his signature clean, minimalist style to depict the creature in a guarded stance, emphasizing its fiery nature through focused shading. As an uncommon card, it became a staple for players navigating the competitive landscape of the time, appreciated for its simple, direct abilities that fit into the aggressive fire-type decks prevalent during the Neo-era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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