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Professor Kukui
Sun & Moon 148/149 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- 148/149
- Rarity
- Rare Ultra
- Released
- 2017
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $6.60
- Artist
- Megumi Mizutani
What it does
Draw 2 cards. During this turn, your Pokémon's attacks do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
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Where it came from
The Professor Kukui card was released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon base set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Representing the Alola region's leading researcher, the card was designed to reflect the transition of the TCG into the seventh generation of Pokémon, emphasizing the character's role as a mentor and his focus on move mechanics. The illustration was created by artist Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the franchise since its inception, capturing Kukui in his characteristic lab coat and expressive, energetic demeanor.
As an Ultra Rare card, this item was highly sought after by players due to its practical utility in competitive play, as it allowed a player to draw two cards and increase the damage dealt by their active Pokémon. The design aesthetic draws heavily from the tropical, vibrant art style of the Alola region, providing a sharp contrast to the more traditional professorial depictions found in earlier series. Upon its release, it was well-received by the community for effectively blending high-tier strategic value with iconic character representation.
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