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Latias
XY Black Star Promos XY78/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY78/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- dragon energy
- Market price
- $86.69
- Artist
- Sanosuke Sakuma
What it does
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It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Latias XY78 promotional card was released in 2015 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY series. It served as a tie-in promotion for the broader expansion of the XY era, which emphasized the introduction of Fairy-type Pokémon and the mechanics surrounding Mega Evolution. This specific card was distributed as a Black Star Promo, a designation reserved for cards released outside of the main set structure, typically through retail blister packs or collection boxes.
The artwork for this card features Latias rendered in the clean, digital aesthetic characteristic of the mid-2010s Pokémon TCG era. Designed to highlight the Dragon-type qualities of the Eon Pokémon, the illustration captures the creature in a dynamic flight pose. Upon its release, it was well-received by collectors who prioritized the acquisition of holographic promo cards to complete their XY-era promotional sets, as it offered a consistent visual identity that bridged the gap between major set releases.
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