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Genesect
BW Black Star Promos BW86/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW86/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $165.00
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Overdrive Smash attack does 60 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Genesect card, designated BW86, was released in 2013 as part of the Black Star Promos series tied to the Black & White era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was distributed to coincide with the cinematic release of the sixteenth Pokémon film, Genesect and the Legend Awakened, which served as the conclusion to the Black & White anime narrative. The card features the titular Paleozoic Pokémon, known for its technologically augmented design and its status as a formidable force in both competitive play and lore.
The card features an illustration by 5ban Graphics, a creative collective often employed by The Pokémon Company to produce sleek, digitally rendered imagery for the trading card game. Their work on this card emphasizes the mechanical, insectoid features of Genesect, utilizing sharp lines and a high-contrast aesthetic that reflects the character's status as a Team Plasma experiment. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its tactical utility and by collectors as a distinct piece of promotional material commemorating the conclusion of the Unova region's arc.
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