Pokémon TCG Mimikyu GX (SM100a) Promo Card

Name: Pokémon TCG Mimikyu GX (SM100a) Promo Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Close-up of a holographic Pokémon TCG Mimikyu GX card (SM100a promo) held in hand, showing the character and card details.

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DESCRIPTION

A full-art, foil Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring the Pokémon Mimikyu. The card is a 'Mimikyu GX' special edition, identified by the 'GX' designation after its name and the GX rule text. It has holographic elements with a diagonal pattern. The card displays 190 HP and two attacks: 'Void Return' and 'Energy Burst'. The illustrator is credited as PLANETA Yamashita.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreAncient to Modern Japan

Mimikyu's concept of disguising itself and a hidden true form is reminiscent of creatures like the 'nure-onna' or 'yokai' that appear in different forms.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards: Players engage in 'booster pack opening' rituals and strategic deck construction.
•Competitive play: Players participate in tournaments, building decks and using specific cards like GX cards to win battles.

Meaning Through Time

Early 2000s

Pokémon cards were primarily seen as a children's game and collectible item.

Mid-2010s to Present

The Pokémon TCG gained significant traction among adult collectors and investors, with rare cards reaching high values, transforming it into a serious collectible market.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1998. GX cards were introduced in the Sun & Moon series (2016-2019), representing powerful Pokémon with special GX attacks that could only be used once per game. Promotional cards like this one ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Mimikyu is a Ghost/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII that mimics Pikachu with a rag in an attempt to make friends, due to its lonely nature.

The 'GX' mechanic in the Pokémon TCG allowed for powerful, game-changing moves but could only be used once per game, adding a strategic layer to gameplay.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a glossy, holographic surface with a distinct diagonal foil pattern. The texture is smooth, typical of modern TCG cards. The primary illustration features Mimikyu within this textured foil background.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, characteristic of a standard trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in good to very good condition with no immediate visible major creases, bends, or significant edge wear from the image. Minor surface scratches or corner whitening might be present but are not clearly discernible in the provided image.