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Xatu
Unseen Forces 49/115 • uncommon
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 49/115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.55
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
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- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in August 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, this card captures the transition period of the Pokémon Trading Card Game under Nintendo’s ownership. The set was thematic, heavily focusing on the Johto region and the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and Lugia. Xatu, a psychic-type Pokémon introduced in the second generation, fits this narrative as a creature deeply tied to ancient lore and mythology, reflecting the mystical tone that the expansion aimed to evoke through its artwork and mechanic selection.
The card features the distinct illustrative style of Midori Harada, an artist known for a soft, painterly aesthetic that became a staple of the era. By placing Xatu in a serene, stylized environment, the design emphasizes its reputation as a mystic observer. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors as a solid uncommon utility card, praised for its straightforward playability and for bringing a fan-favorite Johto psychic type into the competitive rotation of the time.
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