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Tropius
Plasma Blast 5/101 • uncommon
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Number
- 5/101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.29
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
Does 20 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Tropius, card number 5/101, was released as part of the Plasma Blast expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in August 2013. This set was the eighth expansion in the Black & White series, focusing heavily on the Team Plasma narrative arc that defined this era of the game. The set introduced various Team Plasma-themed cards, often identifiable by their distinct blue border designs and special abilities intended to synergize within the competitive meta of the time.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-standing contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for his clean, vibrant style. In this depiction, Tropius is presented in a dynamic, naturalistic pose that emphasizes its signature large, leafy wings and fruit-bearing neck. The card serves as a representative example of the standard uncommon rarity during the Black & White era, balancing accessible gameplay utility for players with the characteristic aesthetic of the franchise.
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