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Girafarig
Dragon 16/97 • rare
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 16/97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $1.55
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
If Girafarig and the Defending Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, pick any 1 card from your deck and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Colorless Energy in that Pokémon's Retreat Cost to that Pokémon (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Girafarig card, numbered 16/97, was released as part of the EX Dragon expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in late 2003. This set marked a significant transitional period for the game, as it introduced the 'EX' mechanic featuring powerful Pokémon with increased hit points and unique abilities. The set was designed to showcase Dragon-type Pokémon, which were introduced as a new type within the trading card game to diversify competitive play.
The card was illustrated by Midori Haru, who rendered the long-necked Pokémon in a distinctively crisp, digital style that was emblematic of the early EX era. The artwork emphasizes Girafarig’s dual nature, capturing its psychic capabilities while maintaining the game's focus on kinetic, character-driven combat. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid rare inclusion for players looking to integrate psychic utility into their decks, known primarily for its 'Psychic Pulse' attack.
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