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Kingler
Expedition Base Set 15/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 15/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $64.68
- Artist
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2002, the Expedition Base Set marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, being the first set to feature the e-Reader technology. This integration allowed players to scan cards through a Game Boy Advance accessory to unlock mini-games and Pokédex entries, reflecting the franchise's move toward increased digital interactivity in the early 2000s. The set was designed to be compatible with the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire generation mechanics, signaling a shift toward the e-Card era of the hobby.
The artwork for this Kingler card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prominent artist who has contributed a vast number of illustrations to the series. Saitou's approach emphasizes a vibrant, clean style that captures the creature's powerful, oversized claw in a dynamic aquatic environment. As a holo-rare card from the inaugural e-Reader set, it is often sought after by collectors for its role as a representative of a foundational era in card game design, where traditional illustration met early portable console technology.
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