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Spinarak
Ancient Origins 5/98 • common
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Number
- 5/98
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.04
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Spinarak card number 5/98 was released in the Ancient Origins expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in 2015 as the seventh main expansion of the XY series. This set was notable for introducing the Mega Tyranitar-EX and Mega Ampharos-EX cards, alongside ancient traits that provided unique tactical advantages during gameplay. As a common card, this Spinarak served as a foundational piece for players building decks around the Poison-type mechanics that defined the character in the video game series.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by sui, a recurring artist in the Pokémon TCG known for a clean, digital aesthetic. The design captures Spinarak in a dynamic pose, emphasizing its thread-spinning abilities and arachnid features consistent with its portrayal in the Generation VI games. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, becoming a standard inclusion for collectors focused on completing the Ancient Origins set.
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