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Mewtwo
Wizards Black Star Promos 3/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 3/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $39.63
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
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Years of genetic experiments resulted in the creation of this never-before-seen violent Pokémon.
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Where it came from
The Mewtwo card, numbered 3 in the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo set, was released in 1999 to coincide with the theatrical debut of Pokémon: The First Movie. As a promotional tie-in, it served to generate excitement for the film by featuring the titular Legendary Pokémon in a holographic format that differed from the standard base set release. This strategic marketing approach allowed Wizards of the Coast to maintain consumer interest between major set expansions by offering exclusive, highly desirable cards through movie ticket bundles and retail events.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the original Pokémon games. Sugimori's style for these early promotional cards often prioritized a clean, iconic representation of the creature, emphasizing Mewtwo's stoic and formidable presence as the primary antagonist of the film. Upon release, the card was widely received by the burgeoning collector community as a centerpiece for early collections, solidifying its place as a significant piece of Pokémon TCG history during the franchise's initial global expansion.
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