Relicanth, Darkness Ablaze 040/189, uncommon

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Relicanth

Darkness Ablaze 040/189 • uncommon

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 040/189
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.07
Artist: MAHOU

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What it's worth

$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.02 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Water-type card from the Darkness Ablaze set, this Relicanth represents a classic specimen for those focused on completing their collection. Its uncommon status makes it a grounded, accessible piece that highlights the diverse aquatic life found within the game.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyFossil Search

Search your deck for up to 2 Rare Fossil cards and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck.

Cost: water energy colorless energySurf40

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

The reason it hasn't changed at all in a hundred million years is that it's apparently already a perfect life-form.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

Relicanth was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Darkness Ablaze expansion, released in August 2020. As a representation of the 'Longevity Pokémon,' the card draws upon the creature's lore as a species that has remained unchanged for millions of years. It was designed to function within the mechanics of the Sword & Shield series, emphasizing the deep-sea thematic elements that have defined the character since its debut in the third generation of video games.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for a clean, expressive style. Saitou captures Relicanth in a pose that highlights its prehistoric, armored appearance, utilizing the distinct color palette of the Darkness Ablaze set to emphasize its Water-type alignment. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized as a standard Uncommon rarity, serving as a functional piece for collectors and players focused on completing the set's comprehensive Pokédex roster.

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About

About Relicanth

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