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Goldeen

Pitch Black 87/84 • ultra-rare

Set: Pitch Black
Number: 87/84
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2026
Energy type: water energy
Finish: Full art
Artist: Gemi

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As a rare Illustration Rare card from the Pitch Black set, this Goldeen stands out for its unique, expansive artwork that departs from standard card framing. Collectors prize this card both for its role as a high-rarity variant and for its aesthetic contribution to the broader tradition of showcasing Pokémon in their natural, beautifully rendered habitats.

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What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyPierce30

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Its dorsal, pectoral, and tail fins wave elegantly in water. That is why it is known as the Water Dancer.

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The Goldeen card, numbered 87/84 from the Pitch Black set, is categorized as an Illustration Rare. This card design highlights the aesthetic shift within modern trading card releases toward immersive, full-card artwork, moving away from traditional static framing to emphasize the fluid motion of the water-type Pokémon in its natural environment.

The artistic direction for this piece focuses on translucent layering and light refraction to capture the essence of a swimming Goldeen. Within the collecting community, cards of this rarity are prized for their specific visual narratives and the high level of detail provided by the contributing illustrator, serving as a standout example of contemporary Pokémon card graphic design.

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