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Galvantula
Emerging Powers 34/98 • uncommon
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Number
- 34/98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.58
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
When attacked, they create an electric barrier by spitting out many electrically charged threads.
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Where it came from
The Galvantula card from the Emerging Powers expansion was released in 2011 as part of the fifth main expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Black & White series. This set was designed to introduce players to the Unova region, marking a major transition for the game by featuring only Generation V Pokémon. Galvantula, a dual-type Bug and Electric Pokémon, served as a common mid-game utility card, reflecting the expanded Pokedex introduced in the Nintendo DS video games of the same era.
The card features artwork by illustrator kawayoo, known for their dynamic and vibrant digital compositions within the TCG. The design emphasizes the creature's arachnid nature, utilizing high-contrast colors and electric motifs consistent with the franchise's visual branding at the time. While not a competitive staple in the professional tournament circuit, the card remains a notable representative of the early Black & White era aesthetic, which leaned heavily into updated card frames and a fresh slate of creature designs.
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