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Oranguru
Sword & Shield 148/202 • holo-rare
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 148/202
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $0.44
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
Once during your turn, you may switch a card from your hand with the top card of your deck.
It knows the forest inside and out. If it comes across a wounded Pokémon, Oranguru will gather medicinal herbs to treat it.
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Where it came from
The Oranguru card (148/202) was released in early 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield base expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set marked the debut of the Galar region generation in the tabletop game, introducing new mechanics and a visual overhaul of card layouts to align with the eighth generation of video games. As a Colorless-type Pokémon, Oranguru was designed to provide utility, featuring the 'Primate Wisdom' ability that allows players to swap a card from their hand with the top card of their deck, reflecting the Pokémon's lore as a highly intelligent and tactical creature.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Hitoshi Ariga, a veteran artist known for his distinct, dynamic style in the franchise. Ariga focused on capturing Oranguru’s thoughtful and observant nature, depicting it in a composed, sage-like pose that emphasizes its role as a strategic coordinator. Upon release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its versatile deck-thinning and resource-management capabilities, solidifying its place as a reliable support card in the early Sword & Shield meta.
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