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Root Fossil Lileep
Plasma Blast 87/101 • uncommon
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Number
- 87/101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2013
- Market price
- $0.29
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Look at the bottom 7 cards of your deck. You may reveal a Lileep you find there and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Root Fossil Lileep card was released in 2013 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Plasma Blast. This set was notable for centering on the Team Plasma narrative arc, which introduced the powerful Team Plasma-themed Pokémon cards characterized by their distinctive blue and silver card borders. The Fossil mechanics within this set were designed to reflect the prehistoric theme of the Pokémon, requiring players to play the Fossil item card first to evolve it into the specific Pokémon it represents.
The illustration for this card was provided by artist Noriko Hotani, who has contributed extensively to the TCG since the early 2000s. Her approach to the Lileep artwork focuses on the creature's bioluminescent and cephalopod-like features, capturing it in a manner consistent with the scientific discovery theme of the Root Fossil. While considered an uncommon card, it remains a nostalgic piece for players who participated in the competitive scene during the Black & White series, which is remembered for its shift toward high-speed, aggressive gameplay mechanics.
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