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Persian

Next Destinies 81/99 • rare

Set: Next Destinies
Number: 81/99
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2012
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $0.77
Artist: Shigenori Negishi

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Market

What it's worth

$0.77market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.60 – $0.80 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This colorless rare card from the Next Destinies set represents a foundational element of a collection focused on the game's broader diversity. As a rare-tier inclusion, it occupies a deliberate space in the deck's lineup, valued by those who appreciate the strategic consistency and thematic variety of this specific series.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyNasty Plot

Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyShadow Claw30

Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Persian (81/99) was released in 2012 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Next Destinies. This set was notable for its focus on Pokémon-EX cards and for reintroducing various Pokémon from the Unova region, though it frequently featured classic Pokémon like Persian to bridge different generations for players and collectors.

The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his clean, illustrative style. Saitou often emphasizes the personality of the Pokémon, and his depiction of Persian captures the sleek, regal aesthetic associated with the character since its debut in the original Generation I games.

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Other printings

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About

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