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Rare Candy
Emerald 83/106 • uncommon
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 83/106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2005
- Market price
- $7.30
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Choose 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play. If you have a Stage 1 or Stage 2 card that evolves from that Pokémon in your hand, put that card on the Basic Pokémon. (This counts as evolving that Pokémon.)
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Where it came from
The Rare Candy card was first introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the early EX series, with the Emerald set release in 2005 marking a significant point in its early competitive history. Originally designed as an item card to facilitate the rapid evolution of Pokémon, it served to streamline gameplay by allowing players to skip the standard evolution stages, provided the player had the appropriate evolution card in their hand. This mechanic fundamentally altered the pace of the game, becoming a cornerstone of deck-building strategy for years.
The artwork for the Emerald 83/106 printing was created by illustrator Ryo Ueda. His depiction of the item captures the vibrant, stylized aesthetic prevalent in the mid-2000s era of the card game, focusing on the iconic candy-like appearance of the item from the video games. While classified as an uncommon card, its utility ensured it remained a frequently sought-after staple among players, maintaining a legacy that has seen the card reprinted in various forms across many subsequent expansions.
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