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Pineco
Dragon 71/97 • common
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 71/97
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.79
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Any damage done to Pineco by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
The Pineco card, numbered 71/97, was released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon TCG: EX Dragon expansion. This set was notable for introducing the EX mechanic and several dual-type Pokémon, marking a significant shift in the game's competitive landscape during the early Wizards of the Coast and Nintendo transition era. Pineco, an unassuming Bug-type Pokémon, was included here as a common card, serving as a standard building block for players looking to incorporate Grass-type energy chains into their decks.
The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognized artists in the Pokémon trading card franchise. Arita's approach during this period often focused on clean, definitive lines and a focus on the creature's personality within its natural habitat. The design is characteristic of the EX-era aesthetic, which sought to balance functional gameplay mechanics with distinct, illustrative styles that helped define the visual identity of the series at the time.
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