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Tarountula
Scarlet & Violet 016/198 • common
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- 016/198
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.14
- Artist
- Tika Matsuno
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon's natural enemy.
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Where it came from
Tarountula was introduced in the Scarlet & Violet base expansion, released globally in early 2023. As a debut Pokémon from the Paldea region, the design reflects the transition into the ninth generation of the franchise. It is classified as a Grass-type Pokémon, specifically modeled after a ball-rolling spider, fitting the ecological theme of its home environment.
The card illustration was created by artist Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon Trading Card Game since the early 2000s. Saitou’s approach for this common-rarity card emphasizes a clean, accessible aesthetic that aligns with the established visual language of the Scarlet & Violet series, focusing on a clear portrayal of the creature's unique physical features to help players identify new additions to the Pokédex.
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