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Volcanion
SM Black Star Promos SM179/248 • promo
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Number
- SM179/248
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $4.48
- Artist
- Hasuno
What it does
Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. If you go second and it's your first turn, instead search for up to 3 Fire Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
If you have at least 4 Fire Energy in play, this attack does 60 more damage.
It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It's said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Volcanion SM179 was released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos set. These promotional cards were typically distributed through specific Pokémon Trading Card Game products, such as blister packs or collection boxes, rather than being found in standard expansion booster packs. This release strategy allowed collectors to obtain specific high-profile legendary Pokémon that were featured in the evolving meta of the Sun & Moon series.
The card features artwork by Naoki Saito, a prominent illustrator within the Pokémon TCG community known for his vibrant, dynamic style. Saito’s design captures the Steam Pokémon in an active, aggressive stance, emphasizing its unique fire and water dual-typing. As a promotional card, it was well-received by players for its utility in fire-type decks during the Sun & Moon era, as well as by collectors who prioritize the distinct 'Black Star Promo' numbering system for set completion.
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