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Palpitoad
Dark Explorers 32/108 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 32/108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to capture prey.
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Where it came from
Palpitoad 32/108 was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Explorers expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its heavy focus on Dark-type Pokémon and the introduction of powerful Pokémon-EX cards, marking a shift in the competitive landscape of the TCG. The expansion was designed to align with the themes established in the Black and White video game series, specifically highlighting the Unova region's unique ecosystem.
The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, an artist who has contributed a vast array of artwork to the Pokémon franchise since the early 2000s. Harada’s design for this card emphasizes the amphibian, ground-dwelling nature of Palpitoad, capturing the creature with a distinctive aesthetic style that blends bold linework with vibrant, clean digital coloring. As an uncommon card, it served as a reliable staple for players building Water-type decks during the early Black and White era.
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