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Qwilfish
Team Rocket Returns 27/109 • rare
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 27/109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $1.90
- Artist
- Aya Kusube
What it does
If Qwilfish is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Qwilfish is Knocked Out), flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, put 1 damage counter on the Attacking Pokémon.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Qwilfish card 27/109 was released as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2004. This set marked the return of Team Rocket-themed cards, focusing heavily on the concept of 'Dark' Pokémon and providing a nostalgic nod to the earlier, iconic Rocket sets from the Wizards of the Coast era. The inclusion of Qwilfish in this specific set provided a water-type utility option that emphasized the strategic 'Rocket' mechanic of the generation.
The card was illustrated by Midori Harada, an artist whose work became a cornerstone of the Pokémon TCG aesthetic during this era. Harada often utilized a clean, expressive style that captured the distinct personality of each creature. Qwilfish is portrayed with its signature prickly aesthetic, reflecting its unique design as a defensive, pufferfish-inspired Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a solid, functional rare for players building water-themed decks within the Team Rocket Returns block.
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