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Volkner's Philosophy
Rising Rivals 98/111 • uncommon
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 98/111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2009
- Market price
- $0.47
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
You may discard a card from your hand. Then, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. (If you can't draw any cards, you can't play this card.)
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Where it came from
Volkner's Philosophy was released in the 2009 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Rising Rivals. This set was designed to feature the signature Pokémon and key trainers associated with the Gym Leaders and Elite Four members of the Sinnoh region, as seen in the Pokémon Platinum video game. The card represents a strategic trainer item, intended to reflect the analytical and calculated personality of Volkner, the Sunyshore City Gym Leader.
The card's artwork features a distinct illustration style consistent with the era's focus on character-centric trainer cards. By allowing a player to draw cards based on the types of Pokémon they have in play, the design aims to mirror Volkner's penchant for optimization and technical mastery. As an uncommon card, it served as a utility piece for players looking to refine their deck consistency during the competitive play cycle of the late 2000s.
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