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Pupitar
Mysterious Treasures 59/123 • uncommon
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Number
- 59/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $0.45
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Pupitar does 10 damage to itself. Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Pupitar by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
Its body is as hard as bedrock. By venting pressurized gas, it can launch itself like a rocket.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Pupitar 59/123 was released as part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in North America in August 2007. This set was based on the Japanese Diamond & Pearl expansion, marking an era where the game transitioned to reflect the mechanics and aesthetic shifts of the Nintendo DS generation. As a middle-evolution stage, this card serves as a bridge between Larvitar and the powerful Tyranitar, emphasizing its role in evolutionary chains within the TCG's competitive landscape at the time.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Kent Kanetsuna, who frequently contributed to the Pokémon TCG throughout the mid-2000s. Kanetsuna’s design approach for this specific entry focuses on the rugged, chrysalis-like texture of Pupitar’s shell, using bold lines and shadow to convey its defensive Fighting-type nature. Upon its release, the card was widely accessible to players due to its uncommon rarity, making it a standard component for those building decks centered on the Larvitar evolution line.
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