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Mewtwo
Wizards Black Star Promos 12/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 12/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $135.09
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, choose a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and attach it to another of your opponent's Pokémon of your choice.
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
A scientist created this Pokémon after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
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Where it came from
The Mewtwo promotional card, numbered 12 in the Wizards Black Star Promos series, was released in 2000 as part of a tie-in campaign for the theatrical debut of Pokémon: The First Movie. It was distributed through participating cinema chains and select retail outlets to build excitement for the film, which centered heavily on Mewtwo's origin story. This promotional strategy helped bridge the gap between the burgeoning trading card game community and the mainstream success of the film franchise.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon series. Sugimori opted for a dynamic, focused portrayal of the legendary Psychic-type Pokémon, emphasizing its imposing stance and powerful presence. Because this specific card was widely distributed to moviegoers, it became one of the most recognizable and accessible cards from the early era of the Wizards of the Coast run, often serving as an entry point for new collectors entering the hobby during the turn of the millennium.
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