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Slowpoke
Dark Explorers 23/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 23/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $9.01
- Artist
- MAHOU
What it does
Both this Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.
Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Slowpoke card numbered 23/108 was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Explorers expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its emphasis on the Unova region and the introduction of new Dark-type mechanics, marking a period of transition in the game's competitive landscape. The set was produced by The Pokémon Company International during the Black & White series, a generation defined by the integration of more powerful game mechanics like Pokémon-EX.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, whose work is widely recognized for its clean lines and character-focused aesthetic. In this piece, the artist depicts Slowpoke in its characteristic, lethargic state, capturing the essence of the species' slow-witted nature through soft coloring and gentle posing. As a common card, it was designed primarily to fill out the set's roster and facilitate deck building for younger players, and it remains a modest, nostalgic entry point for collectors focusing on the Black & White era.
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