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Terrakion
BW Black Star Promos BW71/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW71/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $3.23
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Each of this Pokémon's attacks does 50 more damage to Darkness Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
This Pokémon came to the defense of Pokémon that had lost their homes in a war among humans.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Terrakion BW71 was released in 2013 as part of the Black & White Series Black Star Promos, a subset of the Pokémon Trading Card Game distributed primarily through specialized blister packs and event-exclusive merchandise. This card features a unique illustration by 5ban Graphics, a creative collective frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company during this era to produce 3D-rendered character art. The design emphasizes the 'Cavern Pokémon' through an aggressive, high-contrast aesthetic that highlights its Rock and Fighting type traits within the established visual language of the Black & White generation.
The card was designed to capitalize on the competitive meta of the time, where Terrakion was a highly sought-after utility attacker due to its Retaliate ability. Its inclusion in the promo set served as a bridge for players looking to bolster their decks with reliable fighting-type support outside of the standard booster pack pulls. While promo cards of this era were manufactured in high quantities for broad distribution, they remain representative of the aesthetic shift toward digital, action-oriented character models that defined the Pokémon TCG’s transition into the modern era.
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