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Galvantula
Dark Explorers 43/108 • rare
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 43/108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $1.30
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
What it does
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
If the Defending Pokémon has no Retreat Cost, this attack does 40 more damage.
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
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Where it came from
The Galvantula card (43/108) was released in 2012 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Dark Explorers. This set was notable for its heavy focus on Generation V Pokémon introduced in the Black and White video games, capitalizing on the popularity of the Unova region. The card captures the Electric and Bug-type creature in a dynamic, predatory pose, reflecting the expansion's darker aesthetic and thematic emphasis on powerful, evolved Pokémon.
The artwork was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda, a veteran artist for the Pokémon TCG who is well known for his clean, structured approach to character design. Fukuda utilized a vibrant palette to accentuate the electric discharge surrounding the creature, aiming to convey its swift, web-spinning nature. Upon release, the set was well received by competitive players for introducing several key trainers and Pokémon that shifted the game's meta-strategy, making this Rare card a functional piece of the era's competitive landscape.
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