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Shedinja
Legends Awakened 40/146 • rare
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Number
- 40/146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $3.84
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Once during your opponent's turn, if Shedinja would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, you may put 4 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon and each of the opponent's Pokémon that has the same name as the Attacking Pokémon.
Put 3 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. If Shedinja has any damage counters on it, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one's spirit.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Shedinja first appeared as card 40/146 in the Legends Awakened expansion, released by The Pokémon Company International in 2008. This set was part of the Diamond & Pearl Series, drawing heavily from the Sinnoh region's lore and mechanics. The card reflects the unique nature of Shedinja from the video games, where it famously emerges from the discarded shed skin of a Nincada, a concept captured in its distinct evolutionary design.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, known for his long-standing contribution to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Saitou focused on emphasizing the ghostly, hollow nature of the creature, utilizing a composition that highlights its spectral bug-type characteristics. Upon release, the card was received as a niche tactical piece due to its 'Wonder Guard' ability, which challenged players to adapt their strategies to overcome its specific defensive limitations.
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