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Ekans
Sandstorm 64/100 • common
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Number
- 64/100
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.68
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
The Ekans card from the EX Sandstorm expansion was released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's transition into the EX series. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon-ex mechanic and shifting toward a more modern visual aesthetic, marking a significant evolution in the game's competitive landscape and art direction after the transition from Wizards of the Coast to The Pokémon Company International.
The illustration for this specific card was created by artist Hisao Nakamura, who became a frequent contributor to the series during this era. Nakamura’s design for this Ekans focuses on a clean, descriptive style that emphasizes the serpentine form of the Pokémon against a simplified background, adhering to the standard common-tier design philosophy of the period, which aimed to make cards accessible and readable for younger players while maintaining the series' established visual language.
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