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Surskit
POP Series 1 14/17 • common
- Set
- POP Series 1
- Number
- 14/17
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $1.52
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Surskit card from the Pokémon Organized Play (POP) Series 1 set was released in 2004 as part of a promotional initiative designed to support local league play. These sets were distributed primarily through official Pokémon Organized Play events, providing players with accessible cards that were not found in standard retail booster packs. As a common card in this inaugural promotional series, Surskit served as an entry-level bridge for players integrating new mechanics into their decks during the transition between the EX Ruby & Sapphire and EX FireRed & LeafGreen cycles.
The artwork for this card continues the vibrant, accessible aesthetic established for the third generation of Pokémon. Designed with the clean, bold lines characteristic of the era's TCG illustrations, the piece focuses on Surskit's distinctive water-strider anatomy to emphasize its dual-type nature. While it was not intended to be a centerpiece of competitive play, the card is widely regarded by collectors as an essential piece of the early POP history, marking the beginning of a long-standing program that incentivized grassroots community involvement in the game.
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