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Sharpedo
Ruby & Sapphire 22/109 • rare
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 22/109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $3.49
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
If Sharpedo is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Sharpedo is Knocked Out), put 2 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
You may discard a Darkness Energy card attached to Sharpedo. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Sharpedo card (22/109) was released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Ruby & Sapphire expansion. This set marked a significant transition in the game's history, as it was the first to be produced by The Pokémon Company International after Nintendo took over the franchise's publishing rights from Wizards of the Coast. The introduction of third-generation Pokémon, originally debuted in the Game Boy Advance titles, necessitated a shift in card layout and design, characterized by the distinct gold borders and holographic patterns unique to the e-Card era.
The Sharpedo illustration was crafted by artist Kyoko Umemoto, who captured the aggressive, shark-like nature of the creature through dynamic posing and stark aquatic color palettes. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was notable for its 'Sharpedon' attack, reflecting the predatory design philosophy of the Ruby & Sapphire generation. Players and collectors often sought this card for its aggressive aesthetic, which helped define the visual identity of the brand as it navigated its post-Wizards transition and established a new foundation for the trading card game.
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