Dialga EX (Plasma Storm 65/101) Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Dialga EX (Plasma Storm 65/101) Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Holographic Dialga EX Pokémon trading card from the Plasma Storm set, showing its attacks and stats.

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DESCRIPTION

A holographic Pokémon Trading Card featuring Dialga EX from the Plasma Storm expansion. The card has a blue and green color scheme, characteristic of Dragon-type Pokémon, with a textured foil surface. Dialga is depicted in its metallic, armored form. The card details its HP (180), type (Basic), two attacks ('Reverse Edge' and 'Fast Forward'), weakness (Fighting Type, x2), and retreat cost (3 energy). The illustrator is Eske Yoshinob, and it is card number 65/101 from its set.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyAncient to Modern

Dialga, like many Legendary Pokémon, draws inspiration from mythological concepts, embodying the control over time, akin to deities or primeval forces in various creation myths.

Fantastic Beasts & DragonsGlobal Folklores

The design of Dialga, a powerful, armored dragon-like creature, aligns with the widespread cultural archetype of dragons as symbols of immense power, often associated with natural forces or specific domains (like time in Dialga's case).

Futurism & Sci-Fi Design20th-21st Century

Dialga's metallic, sharp-edged aesthetic incorporates elements of futuristic and mechanical design, a recurring theme in Japanese media that often blends with natural or mythical elements.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards as a social activity, building decks for competitive play in tournaments, or casual play among friends.
•Displaying prized cards as part of a collection, often in binders or protective cases, reflecting personal connection and appreciation for the card's artwork or rarity.

Meaning Through Time

Early TCG (late 1990s)

Trading cards were primarily for playing the game, with collecting value emerging but secondary to gameplay.

Mid-2000s to 2010s

The advent of powerful 'EX' and 'GX' cards shifted focus towards high-HP, high-damage Pokémon, increasing collecting interest for these rare versions alongside their playability.

2020s onwards

Pokémon cards have seen a resurgence in speculative investment and a broader appreciation for the artwork and nostalgia, driving up the value of rare and well-preserved cards, even for those not actively playing the game.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1998. The Plasma Storm expansion was released in February 2013, introducing the Team Plasma storyline and unique Pokémon-EX cards like Dialga EX, which are powerful versions of Pokémon with higher HP and ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Dialga is a Legendary Pokémon known as the 'Temporal Pokémon,' capable of controlling time itself, and is often paired with Palkia, who controls space.

The 'EX' designation on a Pokémon card originated in the Ruby & Sapphire series, then returned with the Black & White series, signifying cards with boosted stats and abilities that give up extra Prize cards upon being defeated.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a glossy, foil surface with a diagonal holographic pattern, particularly noticeable in the background art. The card borders show some wear.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, as is typical for trading cards, with a smooth, slightly textured feel due to the holographic treatment.

Condition

The card appears to be in played to lightly-played condition. There are visible edgewear and possibly some minor surface scratches, especially on the holographic parts, which are common with handling for play.