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Mew
Wizards Black Star Promos 9/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 9/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $148.47
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Does 10 damage times the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Choose an evolved Pokémon (your own or your opponent's). Return the highest Stage Evolution card on that Pokémon to its player's hand. That Pokémon is no longer Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned, or anything else that might be the result of an attack (just as if you had evolved it).
So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Mew card numbered 9 in the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo set was released in 1999 as a tie-in for the theatrical debut of Pokémon: The First Movie. It was distributed primarily through a promotional event at Burger King, where diners could receive one of several limited-edition cards with the purchase of a meal. This campaign capitalized on the intense international popularity of the Pokémon franchise at the time, specifically highlighting the elusive Mythical Pokémon, Mew, which served as a central plot point in the film.
The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the lead designer and artist responsible for the original character illustrations of the first 151 Pokémon. His design for this promo captures a serene, floating posture consistent with Mew's portrayal as a curious and powerful psychic entity. The card became a staple for early collectors due to its status as a highly accessible yet distinct promo, and it remains a nostalgic touchstone for those who participated in the initial wave of Pokémon card collecting.
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