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Dusknoir
Stormfront 1/100 • holo-rare
- Set
- Stormfront
- Number
- 1/100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $12.73
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw 2 cards. If you have 7 or more cards in your hand, discard a number of cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. Then, put 2 damage counters on Dusknoir. This power can't be used if Dusknoir is affected by a Special Condition.
Count the number of damage counters on Dusknoir. Put that many damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Dusknoir by your opponent's Pokémon that has 2 or less Energy attached to it during your opponent's next turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dusknoir was introduced as a pivotal card in the 2008 Stormfront expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, acting as the set's flagship holographic rare. The expansion marked the conclusion of the Diamond and Pearl series, capturing a moment where the game was transitioning toward increasingly complex mechanics and high-impact abilities. Dusknoir was specifically designed to reflect its status as a Ghost-type heavy hitter, featuring a distinctive holographic foil treatment that became a hallmark of the late era of the Pearl and Diamond sets.
The artwork for this card was rendered by Kent Kanetsuna, an illustrator known for his dynamic and slightly eerie depiction of spectral Pokémon. Kanetsuna emphasized the imposing, clockwork-like aesthetic of the character, utilizing deep shadows and a moody color palette that aligned with the card's Psychic typing. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Dark Palm' attack, which offered a unique strategic utility by allowing players to force their opponent to shuffle a benched Pokémon back into their deck, a mechanic that defined its competitive presence during the late 2000s.
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