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Sableye
Crystal Guardians 10/100 • holo-rare
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Number
- 10/100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2006
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $158.11
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top card of your deck. Put that card back on top of your deck, or discard that card. This power can't be used if Sableye is affected by a Special Condition.
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
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Where it came from
The Sableye card from the Crystal Guardians expansion was released in 2006 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX series. This set was notable for its theme focusing on the floating island of Holon, where researchers were experimenting with Delta Species Pokémon that possessed altered elemental typings. The inclusion of Sableye as a Darkness-type card reflected the Pokémon's dual Ghost and Dark-type status in the core video games, grounding it within the broader strategic landscape of the era.
The illustration was handled by artist Ryo Ueda, who frequently contributed to the EX series with a distinct, dynamic aesthetic. Ueda opted for a stark, moody composition that emphasized Sableye's mischievous nature, using deep shadows and the glossy holo-foil finish to highlight the creature's gemstone-like eyes. Upon release, the card was appreciated by players for its 'Feint Attack' ability, which allowed it to bypass defensive effects, making it a reliable utility pick in competitive formats of the mid-2000s.
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