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Piloswine
Team Rocket Returns 13/109 • holo-rare
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 13/109
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $34.33
- Artist
- Tomokazu Komiya
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
You may do 60 damage plus 40 more damage. If you do, Piloswine does 30 damage to itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Piloswine card, numbered 13/109, was released in the 2004 Team Rocket Returns expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a return to the thematic elements of the original Team Rocket series, emphasizing the inclusion of Dark Pokémon and an overarching narrative centered on the villainous organization. The release was strategically timed to coincide with the ongoing growth of the TCG and served as a bridge between the classic era and the newer mechanics introduced in the EX series.
The illustration for this card was provided by the artist Ken Sugimori, who has been instrumental in defining the aesthetic identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design for Piloswine captures the creature's stout, prehistoric temperament through a clean, illustrative style consistent with the era's promotional art. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded by players for its utility in gameplay and by collectors for its status as a rare holographic inclusion in a set that leaned heavily into the nostalgic appeal of its titular antagonists.
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