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Scatterbug
Forbidden Light 6/131 • common
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 6/131
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for Vivillon and put it onto this Scatterbug to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.
The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Scatterbug was introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Forbidden Light expansion, which was released internationally in May 2018. This set was based on the Japanese expansion Forbidden Light and centered around the legendary Pokémon Necrozma in its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms. As a Common card, this iteration of Scatterbug serves as the foundational stage for the Vivillon evolutionary line, reflecting the Pokémon's origins in the Kalos region.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on the distinct personality of the creature. Saitou’s depiction highlights the bug-type Pokémon’s modest yet essential role in the expansion, adhering to the standard card design conventions established for the Sun & Moon series. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs, functioning as a staple for players looking to complete the set or build thematic decks focused on grass-type evolution chains.
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