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Politoed
Skyridge H23/144 • holo-rare
- Set
- Skyridge
- Number
- H23/144
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $250.00
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Attach any number of basic Energy cards from your hand to Politoed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage.
Move 2 Water Energy cards attached to Politoed to 1 or 2 of your Benched Pokémon. (You may put both on the same Pokémon or 1 each on 2 different Pokémon.) If you have no Benched Pokémon, ignore this effect.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2003 as part of the Skyridge expansion, this card represents the final main set produced by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game before the license transitioned to The Pokémon Company. The Skyridge set is noted for its integration with the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral, which allowed players to scan dot codes on the card borders to unlock supplemental content on a Game Boy Advance. This specific Politoed card features the distinct E-Card series layout, characterized by its elongated borders designed to accommodate the necessary data for the scanning technology.
The artwork for this Holo Rare card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, who employed a vibrant, flowing style that emphasizes the character's amphibian origins. As one of the 'Crystal' or holographic staples of the set, the card reflects the aesthetic shift towards more dynamic, computer-aided illustration styles that defined the late E-Card era. It remains a significant piece for collectors due to the limited print run of the Skyridge set and the historical role it played as the conclusion of the Wizards of the Coast era of the hobby.
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About Politoed
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