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Seel
Mysterious Treasures 97/123 • common
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Number
- 97/123
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.29
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
A Pokémon that lives on icebergs. It swims in the sea using the point on its head to break up ice.
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Where it came from
Released in 2007 as part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion, this Seel card represents a period in the Pokémon Trading Card Game where the series focused on the Diamond and Pearl generation. The set was designed to integrate new mechanics, such as Pokémon LV.X, while revisiting classic species like Seel to maintain a balance of familiarity for players. It reflects the standard aesthetic of the era, utilizing clean layouts and digital illustration styles that prioritized clarity and consistency across the growing card pool.
The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, foundational style has defined the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s approach to these common-tier illustrations often emphasizes a stoic, portrait-like quality, aiming to reflect the creature’s elemental nature within the Water type. As a common card, it served a functional role in the game's competitive draft environments and theme deck construction, valued more for its utility in building decks than for individual rarity or ornate design.
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