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Tarountula
Scarlet & Violet 199/198 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- 199/198
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $14.65
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread's strength is the topic of ongoing research.
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Where it came from
Tarountula debuted as card 199/198 in the Scarlet & Violet expansion, released in early 2023 to coincide with the introduction of the Paldea region in the core video game series. As an Illustration Rare, this card was produced to showcase the creature's whimsical design within its natural habitat, moving away from standard battle-focused artwork to highlight the atmospheric storytelling potential of the trading card game.
The illustration was crafted by artist Cona Nitabe, who emphasized the creature's unique, ball-like aesthetic and silken appendages. By positioning the Grass-type Pokémon in a soft, sun-drenched environment, the design aims to capture the quiet curiosity of the species. The card was well-received by collectors for its artistic departure from traditional gameplay graphics, serving as an accessible entry point into the high-rarity alternate art sub-genre that defines modern expansion sets.
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