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Torchic
Crystal Guardians 65/100 • common
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Number
- 65/100
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2006
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $1.40
- Artist
- Sachiko Adachi
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in July 2006 as part of the EX Crystal Guardians expansion, this Torchic card reflects the peak of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX era. The set introduced the concept of delta species and crystal-themed variants within the Hoenn region's narrative, focusing on the mysterious floating island of Mirage Island. Its design fits the standard aesthetic of the time, emphasizing the fire-type starter's playful demeanor through traditional digital art styles common to the mid-2000s era of the franchise.
The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon series. Sugimori's work during this period sought to bridge the gap between the original Game Boy Advance character models and the more dynamic, action-oriented card illustrations that defined the EX sets. While this specific common-rarity card was widely distributed in booster packs, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors focusing on the Generation III era of the trading card game.
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