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Ekans
Temporal Forces 100/162 • common
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Number
- 100/162
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.13
- Artist
- Shimaris Yukichi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
The older it gets, the longer it grows. At night, it wraps its long body around tree branches to rest.
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Where it came from
The Ekans card from the Temporal Forces expansion was released in 2024 as part of the ongoing Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet series. This set was designed to integrate Paradox Pokémon into the competitive landscape, drawing inspiration from the time-travel themes found in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet video games. As a common card, it serves as a foundational element for deck building, specifically intended to provide players with accessible Darkness-type options for their collections.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG for many years. Saitou typically emphasizes dynamic positioning and clear character silhouettes, aiming to capture the serpentine movement of the species within the naturalistic environments often featured in modern expansions. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard functional piece within the set, appreciated by collectors for its clean aesthetic and its role in completing the full card list for the Temporal Forces expansion.
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