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Relicanth
Temporal Forces 173/162 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Number
- 173/162
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2024
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $11.68
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Each of your evolved Pokémon can use any attack from its previous Evolutions. (You still need the necessary Energy to use each attack.)
Rock-hard scales and oil-filled swim bladders allow this Pokémon to survive the intense water pressure of the deep sea.
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Where it came from
Relicanth was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game in the Scarlet & Violet—Temporal Forces expansion, released in early 2024. As an Illustration Rare card, it showcases the artist's unique interpretation of the species, moving away from standard battle-focused imagery to highlight the creature's prehistoric, deep-sea nature. The design emphasizes the ancient, fossil-like texture of Relicanth, grounding it in the series' ongoing interest in themes of evolutionary history and hidden aquatic ecosystems.
The artwork was commissioned to capture the distinct aesthetic typical of the Illustration Rare tier, which prioritizes atmosphere and painterly detail over typical card layouts. Within the context of the Temporal Forces set, which drew heavily on the Paradox Pokémon introduced in the mainline video games, this card serves as a thematic bridge to the ancient past. It was well-received by collectors for its serene visual style and its role as a visually striking inclusion within the set's expanded secret rare pool.
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