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Ursaring
Unseen Forces 18/115 • holo-rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 18/115
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $52.15
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
As long as Ursaring is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Basic Pokémon can't attack or use any Poké-Powers.
Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to the new Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, the Ursaring card (18/115) was designed during a period when the Pokémon Trading Card Game was heavily exploring the Johto region's lore and the concept of Pokémon-ex. This specific set was noted for reintroducing the Unown and legendary beasts, grounding its aesthetic in the mysterious atmosphere of the Ruins of Alph. The expansion served to bridge the gap between the original Ruby and Sapphire series and the emerging mechanics that favored powerful, non-evolved utility.
The artwork for this card features Ursaring in a dynamic, aggressive stance, a hallmark of the era's focus on intense, character-driven illustrations. It was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the TCG franchise, known for her ability to capture the personality of Pokémon with a clean, expressive style. Upon its debut, the card was appreciated by players for its solid mid-game utility and by collectors for the set’s distinct holographic foil pattern, which remains a favorite among long-time enthusiasts of the Wizards of the Coast and early Nintendo-era card designs.
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