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Watchog
Black & White 79/114 • uncommon
- Set
- Black & White
- Number
- 79/114
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2011
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $0.88
- Artist
- match
What it does
The Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
They make the patterns on their bodies shine in order to threaten predators. Keen eyesight lets them see in the dark.
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Where it came from
Watchog 79/114 was released as part of the initial Black & White expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in 2011 to coincide with the launch of the fifth generation of video games. This set marked a significant shift in the game's aesthetic, transitioning to a more modern design language and introducing new card mechanics to reflect the Unova region's debut, with Watchog serving as a standard representative of the Normal-type evolution line introduced in the new generation.
The artwork for this card was executed by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean style has been the foundation of the Pokémon visual identity since its inception. In the context of the Black & White set, the illustration aims to capture the alert and watchful temperament described in the character's Pokédex entries, emphasizing its role as a sentry. The card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, becoming a common fixture for players engaging with the early fifth-generation competitive landscape.
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