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Turtonator
Sword & Shield 029/202 • rare
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 029/202
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.24
- Artist
- KEIICHIRO ITO
What it does
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.
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Where it came from
Turtonator made its debut in the seventh generation of Pokémon, first appearing in the Sun and Moon games before being featured as a Fire-type rare card in the Sword & Shield base set. Released in 2020 as part of the initial expansion for the Galar region, this card was designed to reflect the Pokémon's unique defensive biology. The illustration focuses on the creature's shell, which is famously explosive, capturing its intimidating stance in a style consistent with the modern, high-definition aesthetic of the Sword & Shield card era.
The artwork for this card was produced by kodama, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game who is known for dynamic, action-oriented compositions. In this instance, the illustrator emphasizes the heat and pressure associated with the Blast Turtle Pokémon, utilizing a fiery color palette to align with its typing. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors as a visually striking example of a basic rare, fitting seamlessly into the transition between the Sun and Moon and Sword and Shield TCG mechanics.
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