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Lysandre
Ancient Origins 78/98 • uncommon
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Number
- 78/98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2015
- Market price
- $0.23
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with his or her Active Pokémon.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Lysandre card was introduced in the XY-Ancient Origins expansion, released by The Pokémon Company in 2015. It represents the primary antagonist from the Pokémon X and Y video games, the charismatic yet menacing leader of Team Flare. The design process for these trainer cards often focuses on translating the character's signature look and motivations into a functional gameplay mechanic, emphasizing his goal of creating a more beautiful world by removing those he deems unworthy.
The card features an illustration by Ken Sugimori, the legendary artist who has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s work on this card captures the character's sharp, calculating personality through a dynamic pose. Upon its release, it became a staple in competitive deck building due to its ability to force an opponent to switch their active Pokémon, fundamentally shaping the strategic landscape of the XY era.
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