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Evolution Incense
Sword & Shield 163/202 • uncommon
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 163/202
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Market price
- $0.23
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Search your deck for an Evolution Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
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Where it came from
Evolution Incense was introduced in the Sword & Shield base set, released in early 2020. It serves as an item card that allows players to search their deck for an evolution Pokémon, representing the transition of the trading card game into the Galar region era. Its design reflects the aesthetic of the Pokémon Sun and Moon and Sword and Shield cycles, which prioritized utility and consistency in competitive deck building.
The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, who has contributed numerous illustrations to the Pokémon TCG. The design captures the mystical, swirling atmosphere of the incense burner, consistent with the item's function of drawing out evolved forms. Upon release, it was widely integrated into competitive decks as a staple for finding key evolution pieces, eventually becoming a recurring utility card that helped stabilize gameplay during the Galar expansion series.
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