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Delcatty
Platinum 4/127 • holo-rare
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 4/127
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $11.12
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your discard pile for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put those cards on top of your deck in any order. If you do, put 2 damage counters on Delcatty. This power can't be used if Delcatty is affected by a Special Condition.
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Delcatty. Then, remove 2 damage counters from Delcatty.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum expansion, the Delcatty card (4/127) serves as a hallmark of the era's focus on the Sinnoh region's mechanics. The expansion was designed to introduce the concept of the Distortion World and Pokémon SP, reflecting a period where the card game transitioned to emphasize more strategic, engine-building abilities. This particular card was crafted to showcase the elegant, feline aesthetic of the Pokémon, utilizing the vibrant holo-foil patterns typical of the late Diamond & Pearl and Platinum series.
The artwork for this card was provided by the Japanese illustrator Kouki Saitou, a prolific artist in the Pokémon TCG world known for a soft, painterly style that captures the personality of the creatures. Saitou's goal was to depict Delcatty in a relaxed yet refined pose, consistent with its in-game reputation as a Pokémon that values its own independence. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid choice for players seeking to utilize its specialized draw-power mechanics, marking it as both an aesthetic favorite and a functional piece for competitive decks of that generation.
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