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Dark Typhlosion
Neo Destiny 10/105 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 10/105
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $290.00
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
You may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to your Pokémon. Flip a coin for each Fire Energy card discarded in this way. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.
When it's in combat, the air around it shimmers and warps from the intense heat it produces.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Typhlosion card was released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the final set in the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is particularly notable for introducing the 'Light' and 'Dark' sub-archetypes, which explored the moral alignment of Pokémon through gameplay mechanics and aesthetic shifts. Dark Typhlosion served as a centerpiece for the fire-type category, reflecting the series' pivot toward more complex, personality-driven card designs that moved away from the basic iterations found in the original Base Set.
The artwork was illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida, a long-time contributor to the franchise known for his moody and high-contrast style. Yoshida’s depiction of Dark Typhlosion aimed to capture a more menacing and formidable presence compared to the standard Typhlosion, utilizing bold lines and dramatic shadows consistent with the 'Dark' aesthetic of the era. The card was well-received by competitive players for its Fire Recharge Poké-Power, which allowed for efficient energy acceleration, cementing its status as both a visual favorite for collectors and a functional asset in the metagame of the early 2000s.
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