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Hypno
Great Encounters 19/106 • rare
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Number
- 19/106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $2.10
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep, move all damage counters from Hypno to the Defending Pokémon.
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even if someone just woke up.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Hypno was released in 2008 as part of the Great Encounters expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the established mechanics of the era and the introduction of new generation elements, featuring a thematic focus on legendary and powerful Pokémon appearing in their natural habitats. The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, a pivotal figure in the franchise whose minimalist, clean aesthetic defined the early visual language of the game.
The card features the Psychic-type Hypno, a Pokémon first introduced in the original generation of games. Within the competitive landscape of the time, this card was noted for its utility in disrupting opponent strategies through sleep-inducing effects, which reflected the lore-heavy nature of the character as a hypnotic entity. The reception among collectors remains steady, as it represents a classic period in the game's history when the card design transitioned into more experimental, dynamic layouts.
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About Hypno
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