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Primeape
Southern Islands 18/18
- Set
- Southern Islands
- Number
- 18/18
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $37.63
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Primeape. Flip a coin. If tails, Primeape is now Confused (after doing damage).
This Pokémon only calms down when there are no other animals or people around—which means no one has ever seen it when it's not angry.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Southern Islands collection was released in Japan in 1999 as a promotional set designed to showcase the vibrant, tropical environments of the Pokémon world. Unlike standard sets, these cards were sold in colorful twin-pack binders, intended to encourage collectors to visualize the habitat of each featured creature. This Primeape card, numbered 18/18, captures the Pokémon within a lush, island-inspired setting, reflecting the series' move toward artistic, scene-based illustrations rather than simple action poses.
The artwork for this card was created by Keiko Fukuyama, an illustrator known for a soft, whimsical style that contrasts interestingly with Primeape’s characteristically aggressive nature. Her approach emphasizes the lush environment of the islands, fitting the set's intent to broaden the aesthetic scope of the franchise. Upon release, the set was highly regarded for its unique watercolor-like aesthetic and its focus on world-building, which solidified its status as a sought-after collectible for fans of early Pokémon graphic design.
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