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Oshawott
BW Black Star Promos BW08/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW08/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $5.81
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same elements as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Oshawott card (BW08) was released as part of the Black Star Promos series during the launch of the Black & White era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Issued in 2011, this card was designed to promote the fifth generation of Pokémon video games, which introduced players to the Unova region and its starters, including the sea otter Pokémon Oshawott. It was distributed through various retail partnerships and organized play events to build anticipation for the new generation.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator for the franchise known for a soft, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes the whimsical nature of the characters. By focusing on the playful posture of the Oshawott, the illustration aims to capture the appeal of the starter Pokémon for a younger demographic, effectively establishing its visual identity as a core part of the updated trading card experience at the time.
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