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Rocket's Sneasel
Best of Game 5/9 • promo
- Set
- Best of Game
- Number
- 5/9
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $20.48
- Artist
- Katsura Tabata
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Rocket's Sneasel was released in 2003 as part of the 'Best of Game' promotional set, a collection curated to highlight popular cards from earlier Japanese releases that had not yet seen a wide international launch. This specific card originated from the Japanese 'Pokémon Web' expansion, which was designed to bridge the gap between the Neo series and the upcoming e-Card era by featuring updated layouts and holographic patterns.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose minimalist and iconic style defined the visual language of the early Pokémon franchise. By placing the Sneasel within the context of Team Rocket, the design leans into the thematic villainy associated with the series, utilizing the darkness-type mechanics that were becoming increasingly central to competitive play during the transition into the early 2000s.
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