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Hypno
Aquapolis 16/147 • rare
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Number
- 16/147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $41.16
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Hypno is your Active Pokémon, you may make the Defending Pokémon Asleep. This power can't be used if Hypno is affected by a Special Condition.
If the Defending Pokémon isn't Knocked Out by the damage from this attack, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch the Defending Pokémon with it.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in January 2003 as part of the Aquapolis expansion, this card represents one of the final sets produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set is notable for introducing the E-Card reader functionality, which allowed players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock mini-games or pokedex data. This era marked a sophisticated shift in design, moving toward more experimental layouts and technical integration before the license transitioned to The Pokémon Company International.
The Hypno card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for a soft, whimsical style that contrasts with the more aggressive aesthetics of later sets. Himeno’s portrayal captures Hypno's hypnotic essence, utilizing the distinctive border design mandated by the E-Reader format. While Aquapolis is now highly sought after by collectors for its rarity and unique aesthetic, at the time of its release, it was received as a complex, niche product due to the specialized hardware requirements of the E-Reader system.
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