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Genesect
XY Black Star Promos XY196/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY196/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $3.43
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
This Pokémon existed 300 million years ago. Team Plasma altered it and attached a cannon to its back.
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Where it came from
The Genesect card, numbered XY196, was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series in 2016. It was distributed specifically within the Mythical Pokémon Collection: Genesect box, which was part of a year-long celebration marking the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This collection allowed fans to obtain several rare or otherwise difficult-to-find Mythical Pokémon in a dedicated foil format.
The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, who chose a dynamic, aggressive pose that emphasizes the sleek, metallic aesthetic characteristic of the Paleozoic Pokémon. The design utilizes the holofoil treatment typical of the XY era's promotional releases, intended to distinguish it from standard set cards. Upon its release, it was received primarily as a collectible milestone for players tracking the comprehensive Mythical distribution campaign, rather than as a high-tier competitive staple.
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