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Nincada
Lost Thunder 29/214 • common
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Number
- 29/214
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.14
- Artist
- SATOSHI NAKAI
What it does
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
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Where it came from
Nincada, card number 29/214, was released as part of the Sun & Moon—Lost Thunder expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2018. This set was notable for its sheer scale, featuring over 200 cards, and served as a bridge between the core Sun & Moon mechanics and the introduced Prism Star cards. The design focuses on the Bug-type characteristics of the creature, drawing inspiration from the long-standing tradition of Pokémon's evolutionary biology, specifically Nincada’s unique ability to evolve into two separate entities, Ninjask and Shedinja.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by miki kudo, a recurring contributor to the Pokémon TCG. Kudo's style often emphasizes a soft, naturalistic environment, placing Nincada in a grassy setting that aligns with its grass-type classification in this specific iteration. As a common card, it was designed primarily to bolster the playability of the set for casual players and to complete the evolutionary chains essential to the expansion's tactical diversity. The artwork remains grounded in the established visual identity of the Sun & Moon era, favoring clean lines and accessible, inviting color palettes.
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