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Skeledirge
Scarlet & Violet 038/198 • rare
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- 038/198
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.27
- Artist
- nagimiso
What it does
Attach up to 2 Basic Energy cards from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like.
This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
Skeledirge's gentle singing soothes the souls of all that hear it. It burns its enemies to a crisp with flames of over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Where it came from
The Skeledirge card, numbered 038/198, was released as part of the initial Scarlet & Violet expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2023. This set marked a significant transition in the game, introducing the Paldea region and the new Terastal mechanic, reflecting the aesthetic shifts introduced in the associated video games. As the final evolution of the starter Pokémon Fuecoco, Skeledirge was designed to emphasize its dual nature as both a powerful fire-type predator and a ghost-like guardian, often depicted with its signature ghost-bird companion.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a veteran contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his dynamic and character-focused style. Saitou sought to capture the imposing yet rhythmic presence of Skeledirge, highlighting its reptilian design and the resonant, vocal-focused lore of the creature. Within the competitive and collector landscape of the Scarlet & Violet base set, this rare card is recognized for its clean, modern card frame design, which moved away from the yellow borders of previous eras to a sleek, full-bleed silver aesthetic.
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