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Pawniard
Dark Explorers 78/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 78/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $0.32
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
They fight at Bisharp's command. They cling to their prey and inflict damage by sinking their blades into it.
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Where it came from
Pawniard was included as card number 78/108 in the Dark Explorers expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in May 2012. This set served as the English-language adaptation of the Japanese Black & White: Dark Rush expansion, focusing heavily on Dark-type Pokémon and the mechanics introduced in the fifth generation of the franchise. It emerged during a period when the game was emphasizing powerful synergies between specific energy types and evolved forms.
The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a prolific artist known for his clean lines and dynamic character posing within the TCG. For this entry, Saitou depicted Pawniard in a combat-ready stance, highlighting the blade-like appendages that define the Pokémon's design. As a common card, it was designed to be accessible to players building decks centered around Metal and Dark types, fitting into the aesthetic of the Unova region's mechanical and gritty creature designs.
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