Greninja EX (XY Black Star Promo XY24) Pokémon Card

Name: Greninja EX (XY Black Star Promo XY24) Pokémon Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Holographic Greninja EX Pokémon trading card held in a hand, showing its illustration and attack details.

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DESCRIPTION

A holographic Pokémon Trading Card featuring Greninja EX, a Water-type Pokémon. The card has 170 HP and two attacks: 'Sharpshooting' and 'Aqua Blast'. It is a 'Basic' Pokémon EX card, indicating that when knocked out, the opponent takes two prize cards. The card has a textured, ripple-like holographic pattern across the illustration and text box, giving it a dynamic appearance.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreFeudal Japan to Modern

Greninja's design draws heavily from the concept of ninjas ( shinobi), embodying characteristics like stealth, agility, and the use of specialized tools or techniques (like its Water Shuriken).

Amphibian MythologyAncient to Contemporary

Many cultures feature frogs or toads as symbols of transformation, luck, or water spirits, which resonates with Greninja's water typing and evolution from a tadpole-like form.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The ritual of 'battling' Pokémon cards involves strategy, anticipation, and often a degree of social interaction among players, mimicking the in-game Pokémon battles.
•The careful organization and display of Pokémon cards in binders or sleeves by collectors reflects a ritualistic preservation and appreciation of the artwork and rarity.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-early 2000s

Initially seen mainly as a children's game and collectible, representing childhood wonder and adventure.

2010s-Present

Evolved into a more complex strategy game with a significant adult collector and player base, also viewed as an investment or nostalgic item.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in 1996, quickly became a global phenomenon. Greninja, introduced in Generation VI (2013) of the Pokémon franchise, is a popular Water/Dark-type ninja frog Pokémon. This specific card is an 'EX' card, a format introduced to the game to represent more ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Greninja was designed by Ken Sugimori and its concept is based on a frog and a ninja, reflecting its stealthy nature and water-based attacks.

The 'EX' card mechanic in the Pokémon TCG (first introduced in 2003 and later revamped) allowed for Pokémon with higher HP and stronger attacks, but with the drawback of giving opponents two prize cards when knocked out.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card features a glossy, textured holographic surface that reflects light in a ripple or water-like pattern. The art and text are printed onto this reflective background.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, typical of a standard trading card, approximately the weight of a thick piece of cardstock.

Condition

The card appears to be in relatively good condition, with some minor edge wear visible, particularly on the top and right edges. There's a slight horizontal crease or bend across the middle of the card, which would impact its grading and value.