Genesect V Pokémon Trading Card (Golpe Fusión / Fusion Strike)

Name: Genesect V Pokémon Trading Card (Golpe Fusión / Fusion Strike)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Close-up of a Spanish Pokémon TCG Genesect V holographic card from the Fusion Strike set (Golpe Fusión) held in a hand.

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DESCRIPTION

A shiny, holographic Pokémon V trading card featuring Genesect, a mythical Steel/Bug type Pokémon. The card is in Spanish and is from the 'Golpe Fusión' (Fusion Strike) set, numbered 185/264. It is an Ultra Rare 'V' card with 190 HP and shows the abilities 'Sistema Golpe Fusión' and 'Tecno Shock'. The card has a textured, glossy surface with rainbow holographic effects.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/Kaiju20th-21st Century

Many Pokémon designs, including robotic or enhanced creatures like Genesect, draw inspiration from the diverse array of mythical beings and 'kaiju' (giant monsters) found in Japanese folklore and popular culture.

Mecha/Sci-Fi20th-21st Century

Genesect's design as an ancient creature modified with advanced technology aligns with the aesthetic and narrative themes commonly found in Japanese mecha anime and science fiction.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting: Fans engage in the ritualistic act of opening booster packs, sorting, and organizing cards to complete sets or find rare variants.
•Gaming: Players build decks and compete in organized play, following specific rules and strategies to battle their Pokémon cards against others.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-early 2000s

Early Pokémon cards were primarily seen as a children's game and light collectible, often valued for playability and nostalgic appeal.

2010s-Present

Pokémon cards have evolved into a significant adult collecting market, with high-value rare cards fetching substantial prices and being viewed as alternative investments.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards were first released in Japan in 1996 and quickly gained global popularity, evolving into a major collectible and competitive game. Genesect was introduced in the fifth generation of the Pokémon franchise (Black and White games). This card is part of the 'Sword & Shield' ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Genesect is a mythical Pokémon resurrected from a 300-million-year-old fossil and then technologically enhanced by Team Plasma.

The 'Fusion Strike' battle style, introduced in this set, allows Pokémon to use powerful attacks in combination with other 'Fusion Strike' Pokémon, emphasizing teamwork in the game.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a glossy, holographic finish with a subtle textured pattern characteristic of Ultra Rare cards in the Pokémon TCG. The illustration has a vibrant, metallic sheen.