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Tympole
Dark Explorers 31/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 31/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.32
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
They warn other of danger by vibrating their cheeks to create a high-pitched sound.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Tympole card number 31/108 was released in 2012 as part of the Dark Explorers expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was based on the Japanese Black & White era expansions and focused heavily on the introduction of more Pokémon from the Unova region, which had debuted in the Black and White video games just a year prior. As a common card, it served as a functional piece for players building out their deck's roster of Water-type basics.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a prolific artist in the franchise whose style is known for its soft, clean lines and expressive character poses. In this depiction, Tympole is rendered with a playful, minimalist aesthetic that aligns with the creature's whimsical design as a tadpole-like Pokémon. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its role in enabling evolutionary chains while being noted by collectors for Harada's recognizable and charming illustrative touch.
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