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Silcoon
Ruby & Sapphire 43/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 43/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $2.29
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
During your opponent's turn, if Silcoon would be damaged by an opponent's attack (after applying Weakness and Resistance), flip a coin. If heads, reduce that damage by 30.
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon TCG Ruby & Sapphire expansion, this card marked the introduction of the Generation III Pokémon to the English trading card game. The set was designed to reflect the transition to the Hoenn region, introducing new mechanics and a distinct aesthetic shift that modernized the card layout to better accommodate the evolving style of the franchise.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, a prolific illustrator for the series known for her soft, clean lines and accessible character depictions. As a middle-evolution stage Pokémon, Silcoon was portrayed here to highlight its cocoon-like state, a common design goal for the early stages of bug-type evolutions in the TCG to emphasize their role as transitional forms within the competitive game.
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