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Sceptile
Great Encounters 8/106 • holo-rare
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Number
- 8/106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $27.62
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Each basic Grass Energy card attached to your Grass Pokémon provides GrassGrass Energy instead. You can't use more than 1 Wild Growth Poké-Body each turn.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
The leaves that grow on its arms can slice down thick trees. It is without peer in jungle combat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Sceptile card from the Great Encounters expansion, released in early 2008, serves as a prominent example of the Diamond & Pearl era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its integration of Pokémon introduced in the Sinnoh region, though it also featured iconic creatures from previous generations. The card reflects the refined design sensibilities of the late 2000s, characterized by the inclusion of specialized game mechanics like the 'Leaf Guardian' Poké-Body, which aimed to provide defensive advantages in the competitive landscape of the time.
The illustration is credited to artist Daisuke Ito, whose work often emphasizes the kinetic energy and organic textures of the subject. In this iteration, Sceptile is depicted in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose that highlights its sharp, leaf-like blades and sleek anatomy. The holo-rare treatment, featuring a distinct patterned foil finish, was a hallmark of the set's aesthetic, designed to capture the attention of players and collectors who valued the shimmering quality of high-rarity cards during this period of the game's evolution.
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