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Slowking
Neo Genesis 14/111 • holo-rare
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Number
- 14/111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $202.94
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Whenever your opponent plays a Trainer card, you may flip a coin. If heads, that card does nothing. Put it on top of your opponent's deck. This power can't be used if Slowking is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, this attack does 20 damage.
When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the year 2000 as part of the Neo Genesis expansion, this card marked the introduction of the Generation II Pokémon to the trading card game. It served as a bridge between the original base sets and the new mechanics introduced with the Johto region, featuring a distinctive illustration by Hironobu Yoshida. The artwork captures Slowking in its characteristic contemplative posture, utilizing a watercolor-influenced style that was signature to the early Wizards of the Coast era.
The card is historically significant for its impact on competitive play during its time, specifically due to its 'Mind Games' Pokémon Power. This ability allowed players to flip a coin whenever their opponent played a Trainer card, potentially shuffling it back into the deck, which fundamentally altered the meta-game of the early 2000s. Its design and mechanics reflected the developers' intent to create more interactive, disruptive gameplay, and it remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the transition from the base-set era to the Neo series.
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