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Slowpoke
Great Encounters 82/106 • common
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Number
- 82/106
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $8.85
- Artist
- Saya Tsuruta
What it does
Remove all Special Conditions and 3 damage counters from Slowpoke. Slowpoke is now Asleep.
Slowpoke can't attack during your next turn.
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
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Slowpoke card from the Great Encounters expansion was released in 2008 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Diamond & Pearl series. This set was designed to bridge the gap between the popular mechanics of the era and the latest generation of Pokémon, focusing on iconic species that had appeared throughout the franchise's history. Slowpoke, a fan-favorite for its sluggish and whimsical demeanor, was included as a common-rarity water-type card to populate the base levels of the deck-building game.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose work serves as the definitive visual style for the entire franchise. Sugimori aimed to capture the essence of Slowpoke’s detached, oblivious nature, placing it in a simple, bright environment that emphasizes its vacant expression. The card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its consistent aesthetic, which remains a staple of the classic card catalog.
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