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Ekans
XY 47/146 • common
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 47/146
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2014
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.28
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
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 numbered 47/146 was released in February 2014 as part of the XY expansion, the first set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game to feature Generation VI Pokémon from the Kalos region. The set marked a significant transition in the game's mechanics, introducing the Fairy type and providing a modern visual update to the card layout, including a new font and design for the card text to improve readability.
The illustration for this card was created by artist Suwama Chiaki, who has contributed numerous pieces to the Pokémon TCG over the years. In this depiction, Ekans is rendered in a clean, digital style consistent with the XY era's aesthetic, emphasizing the serpent's coiled posture. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for players building decks during the initial XY cycle, intended to provide accessible gameplay options for collectors and players alike.
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