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Empoleon V
Battle Styles 145/163 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Number
- 145/163
- Rarity
- Rare Ultra
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $5.30
- Artist
- Ayaka Yoshida
What it does
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent's Basic Pokémon in play have no Abilities, except for Pokémon with a Rule Box (Pokémon V, Pokémon-GX, etc. have Rule Boxes).
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Empoleon V card was released in the Battle Styles expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in early 2021. This set introduced the 'Battle Styles' mechanic, which categorized cards into either 'Single Strike' or 'Rapid Strike' playstyles, reflecting the diversity of combat techniques in the Pokémon franchise. Empoleon, a dual Water/Steel type introduced in the fourth generation, was chosen as a feature card for the Rapid Strike category, emphasizing agility and strategic movement.
The artwork for this specific ultra-rare variant was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist who has contributed to the card game since its inception. Arita utilized a clean, digital aesthetic to highlight the Emperor Pokémon's stoic demeanor and regal design. Upon release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its 'Emperor's Eyes' ability, which provides a tactical advantage by negating the abilities of basic Pokémon, securing its place as a staple in various deck archetypes of the era.
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