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Slaking
Detective Pikachu 18/18 • rare
- Set
- Detective Pikachu
- Number
- 18/18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $1.54
- Artist
- Framestore
What it does
Your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.
The world's laziest Pokémon. It moves to another spot when there's no food left within its reach.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Slaking card was released in 2019 as part of the Pokémon Detective Pikachu expansion, a special set designed to coincide with the release of the live-action feature film of the same name. This set is distinct from standard expansions, featuring a unique card frame design and artwork that incorporates the film’s hyper-realistic CGI aesthetic, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional trading card game visuals and the cinematic style of the movie.
This specific card, number 18/18, serves as the final entry in the Detective Pikachu set list, categorizing it as a rare card within the limited selection. The illustration, rendered by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, depicts Slaking in its signature lounging pose, a design choice intended to reflect the Pokémon's famously lazy nature and high-power gameplay mechanics. Upon release, the set was primarily distributed through specialized movie-themed blister packs and promotional bundles, making it a sought-after component for collectors focusing on cinematic crossover media.
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