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Muk
Next Destinies 53/99 • rare
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 53/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.80
- Artist
- match
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 2 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns.
A toxic fluids seeps from its body. The fluid instantly kills plants and trees on contact.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in early 2012 as part of the Next Destinies expansion, this Muk card reflects the mid-Black & White era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is notable for introducing the powerful Pokémon-EX mechanic to the game, shifting the competitive landscape significantly toward high-HP, high-damage basic Pokémon. As a rare card within the set, Muk represents the series' focus on showcasing both legendary powerhouses and regional staples from the Unova generation and beyond.
The illustration is credited to Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing artist in the Pokémon franchise known for her distinct, soft-edged style that often highlights the character of the Pokémon in motion. For this card, the focus was on capturing Muk's amorphous and toxic nature, set against a vibrant, energetic background that became a hallmark of the Black & White series' aesthetic, aiming to make traditional rare cards stand out visually alongside the newer, flashier card types introduced in that era.
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