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Tympole
Obsidian Flames 050/197 • common
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 050/197
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.13
- Artist
- OKUBO
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
It uses sound waves to communicate with others of its kind. People and other Pokémon species can't hear its cries of warning.
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Where it came from
Tympole card 050/197 was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion, which debuted in the summer of 2023. As a common-rarity Water-type Pokémon, it reflects the ongoing focus of the Scarlet & Violet era on showcasing diverse ecological habitats within the trading card game. The card serves as a standard entry-level representation of the Vibration Pokémon, intended to bolster the card counts of Water-themed decks during the Generation IX competitive cycle.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Tika Matsuno, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG. Matsuno’s approach here emphasizes the aquatic environment of the subject, utilizing a clean, digital style that aligns with the modern aesthetic standards of the set. Like many common cards in this expansion, its design is functional, aiming for visual clarity and accessibility for players while maintaining the consistent character model established by Game Freak for the Unova region.
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