Pokémon TCG Azumarill (Holo) XY Furious Fists 77/1114

Name: Pokémon TCG Azumarill (Holo) XY Furious Fists 77/1114
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A holographic Pokémon TCG Azumarill card from the XY Furious Fists set, with artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma, held in a person's hand.

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DESCRIPTION

A holographic Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring Azumarill, a Stage 1 Aqua Rabbit Pokémon. The card has a yellow border, an illustration of Azumarill in a bubble-filled aqua background, and text detailing its HP (100), attacks ('Play Rough' and 'Bubble Drain'), weakness, resistance, and retreat cost. The card number is 77/114 and features artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology / FolkloreContemporary

Many Pokémon, including Azumarill's evolutionary line, draw inspiration from real-world animals and mythological creatures, often with Japanese origins or characteristics that lend themselves to unique abilities.

Pop Culture CollectiblesLate 20th - 21st Century

Trading card games, like Pokémon TCG, have become a significant part of global pop culture, embodying a blend of strategic gameplay, character collecting, and artistic appreciation, akin to other collectible franchises.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The ritual of opening booster packs, where players experience excitement and anticipation for rare cards like this holographic Azumarill.
•Engaging in strategic card battles with friends or during organized tournaments, where each card's abilities, like Azumarill's 'Play Rough' and 'Bubble Drain', are utilized.
•Exchanging cards and building collections, a social ritual that fosters community among players and collectors.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-early 2000s

Initially seen mainly as a children's game and collectible, an extension of the video game franchise.

2010s-present

Evolved into a more complex strategy game and a significant market for collectors, with certain cards becoming highly valuable investments.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1999. It quickly became a global phenomenon, allowing players to collect, trade, and battle with cards featuring creatures from the Pokémon franchise. The XY Furious Fists expansion, released in 2014, ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Azumarill's design is inspired by a rabbit and features a unique bubble-like pattern on its stomach that helps it camouflage in water, reflecting its Aqua Rabbit Pokémon classification.

The 'XY Furious Fists' expansion, from which this card originates, was notable for being one of the first sets to feature Fairy-type Pokémon after their introduction in the Pokémon X and Y video games.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a glossy, holographic surface over the illustration area, causing light to reflect and show a rainbow-like sheen. The borders and text areas are a matte, slightly textured cardstock.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight, consistent with a standard trading card of paper or thin plastic composite.

Condition

The card appears to be in very good condition with no visible creases, tears, or significant edge wear. The corners seem sharp, and the holographic surface is clear.