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Pokémon Communication
HeartGold & SoulSilver 98/123 • uncommon
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 98/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Market price
- $3.06
- Artist
- Takashi Yamaguchi
What it does
Choose 1 Pokémon in your hand, show it to your opponent, and put it on top of your deck. If you do, search your deck for a Pokémon, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Pokémon Communication was introduced in the 2010 HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, a set that bridged the gap between the older mechanics of the Diamond & Pearl era and the evolving competitive landscape. Designed to facilitate deck consistency, the card allows a player to trade a Pokémon from their hand for one in their deck, reflecting the thematic emphasis on connection and teamwork central to the Johto region's lore.
The card’s artwork, rendered by artist Noriko Hotta, captures a minimalist and functional aesthetic consistent with the utilitarian design of Trainer cards from that era. Upon its release, it became a staple in competitive play due to its ability to cycle resources efficiently, maintaining its utility across multiple format rotations and cementing its status as a foundational piece of deck-building history for long-term players.
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