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Slowpoke
HeartGold & SoulSilver 81/123 • common
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 81/123
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $4.80
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Slowpoke card numbered 81/123 was released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to coincide with the release of the Nintendo DS remakes of the classic second-generation games, aiming to reintroduce the Johto region to a new generation of players while invoking nostalgia for long-time fans. The set introduced significant changes to the card layout and mechanics, such as the inclusion of Pokémon Prime cards and a modernized aesthetic for the base set cards.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for a clean, approachable style that emphasizes the character's signature laid-back personality. The design focuses on the creature's whimsical nature, characteristic of the early expansion's emphasis on returning to the core elements of the Pokémon world. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed as a common rarity item, serving as a staple element in the competitive and casual play environment of the era.
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