Clauncher Holographic Pokémon Card

Name: Clauncher Holographic Pokémon Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Holographic Pokémon trading card for Clauncher on a wooden table. - view 1

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DESCRIPTION

A holographic Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Clauncher. The card is a 'Basic' Pokémon with 60 HP and a 'Double Pincers' attack. The artwork depicts Clauncher in a water setting, and the card's surface has a shiny, holographic effect over the illustration area.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Folklore/MythologyModern era

Many Pokémon designs, including water-type creatures, draw inspiration from Japanese mythological beings, sea creatures, and traditional yokai.

Pop Culture Collectibles (Global)Late 20th to 21st Century

The phenomenon of collecting trading cards, figures, and other memorabilia stemming from popular entertainment franchises is a widespread global practice.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The 'ritual' of collecting, trading, and battling involves specific rules and social interactions, forming a subculture around the game and its merchandise.
•The act of opening booster packs, hoping for rare cards, is a modern ritual often associated with chance and anticipation.

Meaning Through Time

Late 20th Century (1990s)

Pokémon cards represented a new form of interactive entertainment and collectible, fostering community and strategic play among children and young adults.

Early 21st Century (2000s-Present)

While still a game, Pokémon cards also gained significant traction as investment assets and highly sought-after collectibles, especially vintage or rare cards, altering their perceived value beyond playability.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon cards are part of a globally successful media franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996. The trading card game (TCG) was first released in 1996 in Japan and later internationally. Cards like this Clauncher card are part of various 'sets' released over time, reflecting new generations of Pokémon introduced in the video games and anime.

DID YOU KNOW?

Clauncher is known as the 'Water Gun Pokémon' and is inspired by a pistol shrimp, capable of shooting highly pressurized water from its large claw.

The holographic pattern on Pokémon cards is often a key feature for collectors, indicating a rarer print run than non-holographic versions of the same card.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy finish with a holographic foil treatment on the illustration area, causing light to reflect in a rainbow-like spectrum. The rest of the card has a standard matte finish.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and flexible, typical of standard trading cards, made of layered cardstock.

Condition

The card appears to be in good condition with minor surface wear visible under direct light. No major creases, tears, or significant edge wear are apparent from the images.