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Ivysaur
Dark Explorers 2/108 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 2/108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $9.78
- Artist
- sui
What it does
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
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Where it came from
The Ivysaur card from the Dark Explorers expansion was released in 2012 as part of the wider Pokémon Trading Card Game Black & White series. This set was notable for its focus on Dark-type Pokémon and the introduction of Pokémon-EX, marking a transition period where the game's mechanics were becoming increasingly centered on high-power, high-stakes combat. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional bridge for players looking to evolve their Bulbasaur into Venusaur within the competitive environment of the time.
The artwork for this card was provided by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon TCG. Himeno, known for her soft, expressive style, rendered Ivysaur in a forest setting that emphasizes the character's dual nature as a Grass and Poison type. Her design choices focus on capturing the creature's organic appearance, highlighting the prominent flower bud on its back. Within the context of the set, the card was well-received by collectors who appreciated the return of classic Generation I Pokémon rendered in the updated, modern art style of the Black & White era.
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