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Letter of Encouragement
Obsidian Flames 189/197 • uncommon
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 189/197
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2023
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- Toyste Beach
What it does
You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn.
Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
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Where it came from
The Letter of Encouragement card was released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Designed to integrate the Paldea region's mechanics into the broader competitive meta, this Trainer card functions as a strategic support tool, allowing players to draw cards if their active Pokémon has a lower HP threshold than their opponent's. It reflects the set's thematic focus on Terastal phenomenon and tactical recovery during high-stakes battles.
The artwork, illustrated by Toyste Beach, features a soft, supportive aesthetic consistent with the 'Item' category of Trainer cards. While Obsidian Flames is widely recognized for its high-rarity Charizard cards, the Letter of Encouragement serves as a staple functional component for players, prioritizing utility over collectability. Its inclusion in the set underscores the game's ongoing effort to balance offensive power with restorative gameplay mechanics.
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