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Sceptile-EX
XY Black Star Promos XY53/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY53/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $10.24
- Artist
- Eske Yoshinob
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
This Pokémon can't use Strong Slash during your next turn.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Sceptile-EX card, designated as XY53, was released in 2015 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY Black Star Promos series. It was specifically distributed through the Sceptile-EX Box, a retail package that provided players with a reliable way to obtain the powerful Grass-type Pokémon alongside booster packs and a jumbo-sized version of the card. This release occurred during the height of the XY expansion cycle, a period characterized by the introduction of the Mega Evolution mechanic and the transition toward high-HP, high-damage Pokémon-EX cards.
The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, whose digital illustration style emphasizes the dynamic, aggressive posture associated with the EX mechanic. By utilizing the prominent holographic sheen typical of early XY-era promos, the design aims to convey the heightened status of the legendary Sceptile. Upon its release, it was well-received by the competitive community for its utility in decks that could leverage its healing and energy-acceleration capabilities, securing its place as a functional and aesthetic staple for collectors of the era.
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