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Sophocles
Shining Legends 65/73 • uncommon
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Number
- 65/73
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2017
- Market price
- $0.16
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Discard 2 cards from your hand. If you do, draw 4 cards.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Sophocles card was released in 2017 as part of the Shining Legends expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was unique for being a special, smaller release that featured a heavy focus on Shiny Pokémon and legendary entities, serving as a nostalgic tribute to the core mechanics of the franchise. The card depicts the Trial Captain from the Alola region, Sophocles, who is known for his specialty in Electric-type Pokémon and his affinity for technology.
The artwork for this card was created by Yusuke Ohmura, a long-time illustrator for the Pokémon franchise known for his work on character designs. The design captures the character's signature mechanical aesthetic, reflecting his role as a tinkerer and engineer. As an uncommon Trainer card, it was received as a functional tool for competitive players, providing a draw engine that required the player to discard cards to draw new ones, a common mechanic intended to balance resource management during high-stakes play.
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