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Poltchageist
Twilight Masquerade 171/167 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Twilight Masquerade
- Number
- 171/167
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $5.72
- Artist
- Saboteri
What it does
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks from your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon.
Poltchageist looks like a regional form of Sinistea, but it was recently discovered that the two Pokémon are entirely unrelated.
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Where it came from
Poltchageist was introduced as a new Pokémon species in the Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansion, drawing thematic inspiration from traditional Japanese matcha preparation. The creature’s design cleverly integrates a cracked tea caddy with a ghostly essence, reflecting the 'tsukumogami' concept from Japanese folklore where inanimate objects acquire a soul after many years of existence.
The 171/167 Illustration Rare card from the Twilight Masquerade set serves as a showcase for artist Tetsu Kayama, who utilized a distinct, painterly aesthetic to capture the Poltchageist in a domestic, tea-themed setting. Upon its release, this card was widely praised by the collecting community for its immersive storytelling and elevated artistry, standing out as a notable pursuit for those prioritizing character-focused, high-rarity illustrations over traditional battle-focused aesthetics.
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