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Drapion
HS—Triumphant 4/102 • holo-rare
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Number
- 4/102
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $7.50
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.
It attacks people and Pokémon that cross the desert. This has only furthered its bad reputation.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Drapion (4/102) was released as part of the HS—Triumphant expansion, the final set of the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series, which launched in early 2011. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the Johto-inspired mechanics of the previous sets and the upcoming Black & White era, serving as a send-off to the Generation IV card design aesthetic. The card features the Scorpion Pokémon rendered in the distinct, high-contrast holographic style that defined the era's rare cards.
The illustration is credited to artist Ryo Ueda, known for his dynamic, often aggressive depictions of Pokémon. In this piece, he emphasizes Drapion's intimidating posture and sharp claws, utilizing a dark color palette appropriate for its darkness typing. Upon release, the set was noted for its inclusion of powerful Prime Pokémon and intricate holographic foiling techniques, though Drapion itself was primarily sought after by players focused on thematic dark-type decks and set completists.
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