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Vespiquen ex
Obsidian Flames 212/197 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 212/197
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Crystal
- Market price
- $1.42
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Heal 60 damage from 1 of your Pokémon.
Put 3 damage counters on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
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Where it came from
Vespiquen ex was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion in the summer of 2023. This set marked a significant moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the Tera Pokémon mechanic to a broader range of types. The inclusion of Vespiquen as a Tera ex card represents a shift from its traditional Bug or Grass typing to a Psychic type, reflecting the game's evolving mechanics where Tera Pokémon adopt elemental properties that differ from their natural form.
The card features artwork by illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki, who is known for their clean, digital aesthetic in the Pokémon TCG. The design captures Vespiquen in its Terastallized form, adorned with the signature crystal crown aesthetic associated with the Paldea region's Tera phenomenon. Upon its release, the card was analyzed by players for its specific attack set, specifically the 'Phantom Queen' ability, which provides a strategic niche in competitive decks that utilize damage counters.
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