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Elgyem
Next Destinies 61/99 • common
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 61/99
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.21
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It uses its strong psychic power to squeeze its opponent's brain, causing unendurable headaches.
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Where it came from
The Elgyem card, numbered 61/99, was released as part of the Next Destinies expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2012. This set was notable for its heavy focus on the Pokémon Black and White generation, featuring the introduction of the Pokémon-EX mechanic. Elgyem, the Cerebral Pokémon, was designed to represent its psychic nature through its signature small, spindly aesthetic, consistent with its debut in the fifth generation of video games.
The illustration for this card was completed by artist Mizue, who has contributed numerous pieces to the franchise. Her approach to Elgyem captures its otherworldly, alien-like design, characterized by the glowing fingers and bulbous head that define the species. As a common card, it served as a foundational piece for players building psychic-type decks during the 2012 competitive season, appreciated for its simplicity and thematic alignment with the mysterious atmosphere of the Next Destinies set.
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