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Voltorb
Celestial Storm 47/168 • common
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Number
- 47/168
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.25
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If this Pokémon has any Energy attached to it, it has no Retreat Cost.
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
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Where it came from
The Voltorb card, numbered 47/168, was released in the Celestial Storm expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in August 2018. This set was designed to integrate cards from the Japanese Sun & Moon expansion 'Charisma of the Lost Sky,' focusing on the inclusion of powerful Prism Star cards and various Alolan forms. As a common card, it was produced in large quantities to serve as a foundational element for players building Electric-type decks during the Sun & Moon era.
The artwork for this particular Voltorb was illustrated by sui, a recurring artist for the Pokémon TCG who frequently utilizes a clean, vibrant style. The illustration captures Voltorb in a characteristic pose, emphasizing its round, Poké Ball-like aesthetic. Within the context of the game, common cards like this are essential for balancing the meta-game, providing accessible options for deck consistency while showcasing the artistic interpretation of classic Kanto-region creatures within the modern game design.
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