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Ferrothorn
Emerging Powers 72/98 • rare
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Number
- 72/98
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $1.09
- Artist
- Shin Nagasawa
What it does
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Then, your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
They attach themselves to cave ceilings, firing steel spikes at targets passing beneath them.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Ferrothorn first appeared as card 72/98 in the Emerging Powers expansion, released by The Pokémon Company International in August 2011. This set was the second installment of the Black & White Series, designed to introduce the Unova region's creatures to the Trading Card Game. The card features Ferrothorn, a Grass/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation of the video games, depicted here as a Metal-type card to align with the game's energy mechanics.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, captures Ferrothorn's distinct spiky, botanical design. Himeno has been a foundational illustrator for the franchise since its inception, often focusing on clear, character-centric portrayals that emphasize a Pokémon's signature traits. Upon release, this Rare card was noted for its utility in the then-current standard format, where its defensive capabilities and ability to manipulate energy provided a strategic niche for players experimenting with the burgeoning Black & White competitive meta.
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