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Typhlosion
Expedition Base Set 28/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 28/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $203.33
- Artist
- K. Hoshiba
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may count the total number of Energy cards attached to all of your Pokémon and all of your opponent's Pokémon. If your opponent has more total Energy cards attached, you may search your deck for 1 Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Typhlosion is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this Typhlosion card marked a significant transition in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to feature the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan dot-codes on the card into the Game Boy Advance to unlock Pokédex data, mini-games, and supplementary animations. This integration reflected the era's push to bridge the gap between physical card collecting and the digital gaming experience of the second generation.
The artwork for this card was provided by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and celebrated illustrators in the franchise's history. Arita utilized a distinct, painterly style that emphasizes the volcanic intensity of the Pokémon, moving away from the more static designs of earlier sets. Upon its release, the Expedition set was noted for its departure from the original Wizards of the Coast aesthetic, signaling a new design philosophy that prioritized more dynamic, textured visuals for the holo-rare tier.
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