Character info
The character
Slowbro is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon that evolves from Slowpoke, known for the Shellder permanently latched onto its tail. Mega Slowbro is its Mega Evolved form, distinguished by a Shellder that has clamped onto its head and mouth, giving it a sharper, more aggressive appearance and a boost in power. In the games and anime, Slowbro and its evolutions are often portrayed as slow-witted but surprisingly powerful in battle.
This card
This is Mega Slowbro ex, card number 031/084 from the Pitch Black set, printed in the Double Rare (RR) variant. The artwork, illustrated by 5ban Graphics, depicts Mega Slowbro with a vivid, swirling psychic-themed background in blue, yellow, and purple tones. The card features foil treatment typical of Double Rare printings in this set.
How it plays
Mega Slowbro ex is a Stage 1 Pokémon with 330 HP, evolving from Slowpoke. Its single attack, Shellnado Spin, costs three Psychic energy and deals 180 damage; it also places 12 damage counters on the attacking Pokémon during the opponent's next turn if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack, even if it results in a Knocked Out. It has a weakness to Darkness-type attacks (x2), a resistance of -30 to Fighting-type attacks, and a retreat cost of three energy. As a Mega Evolution ex, when Knocked Out it gives the opponent three Prize cards instead of the usual number.
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A card with this name and number exists in the public card catalogue, in Pitch Black, a set of 84 cards, rarity RR. The details on this certificate match it.
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About this card
#80 in the National Pokédex · a Generation I Pokémon · 157 different cards of it exist · it evolves from Slowpoke.
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Authenticity
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