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Thwackey
Shining Fates 12/72 • uncommon
- Set
- Shining Fates
- Number
- 12/72
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.03
- Artist
- 0313
What it does
If you have a Stadium in play, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
The faster a Thwackey can beat out a rhythm with its two sticks, the more respect it wins from its peers.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Thwackey, the Grass-type Pokémon, made its debut in the eighth generation of the franchise as the evolved form of Grookey. As part of the Shining Fates expansion, released in early 2021, this card represents a specialized subset designed to celebrate the 'Shiny' variant of various Pokémon. The Shining Fates set was highly sought after by collectors for its inclusion of rare, uniquely colored Pokémon sprites that deviate from their standard designs, often featuring higher production quality and holographic treatments.
The artwork for card 12/72 captures Thwackey in its typical energetic stance, brandishing its characteristic wooden drumsticks. As an uncommon card, it serves as a staple of the set's gameplay-focused mechanics while acting as a bridge between the core Sword and Shield base sets and the expansion’s focus on the Galar region. The design remains faithful to the established aesthetic of the Trading Card Game, emphasizing clear, vibrant creature illustrations that mirror the official 3D models used in the companion video game titles.
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