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Tropical Wind
DP Black Star Promos DP48/56 • promo
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Number
- DP48/56
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2007
- Market price
- $249.00
- Artist
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, remove 2 damage counters from each Active Pokémon (remove 1 damage counter if a Pokémon has only 1). If tails, each Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Tropical Wind was released as part of the DP Black Star Promos set, serving as the prize card for the 2008 Pokémon World Championships. Given to players who reached the top tiers of the competition, this card embodies the legacy of the World Championship circuit, a series that fosters intense competitive play and community among elite trainers globally. It was designed to be a functional yet highly prestigious souvenir, distinguishing the most skilled participants of the season.
The card features artwork by illustrator Lee HyunJung, who rendered the iconic tropical aesthetic that defines the set. The design sought to capture a serene, vacation-like atmosphere, contrasting with the high-stakes nature of the tournament where it was awarded. Because it was distributed exclusively to competitors and limited to a single tournament cycle, it is regarded by collectors as a significant piece of competitive Pokémon history, marking a specific era in the evolution of the card game.
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