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M Garchomp-EX
XY Black Star Promos XY168/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY168/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- dragon energy
- Market price
- $112.13
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself for each damage counter on it.
Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The M Garchomp-EX card, numbered XY168 within the XY Black Star Promos series, was released in 2016 as part of the promotional support for the Pokémon TCG XY era. This card features Garchomp in its Mega Evolved form, a mechanic introduced in the Generation VI games that allowed specific Pokémon to undergo a temporary, powerful transformation during battle. It was primarily distributed through the M Garchomp-EX Premium Collection box, which provided players and collectors with an accessible way to acquire the Mega Evolution card alongside its standard EX counterpart.
The card’s illustration follows the bold, high-energy aesthetic prevalent in the XY-era promo sets, emphasizing the dramatic and powerful nature of Mega Evolution. The art direction for these cards typically focused on dynamic poses and iridescent holographic patterns to distinguish these higher-tier cards from the standard base set releases. While not a tournament-staple card, it remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on Dragon-type Pokémon and the specific promotional history of the mid-2010s Pokémon trading card era.
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