Pokémon TCG Bibarel LV.29 'Unaware' Card

Name: Pokémon TCG Bibarel LV.29 'Unaware' Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Close-up of a Pokémon TCG Bibarel LV.29 card with 100 HP and 'Unaware' ability, showing attacks 'Amnesia' and 'Surf'.

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DESCRIPTION

A Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring the Pokémon Bibarel at Level 29. The card shows Bibarel using the attacks 'Amnesia' and 'Surf', and has a Poké-Body ability called 'Unaware'. It has 100 HP and indicates a weakness and retreat cost. The card is from an early English set, likely around 2008.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyTraditional to contemporary

Many Pokémon designs, including industrious rodent-like creatures, draw inspiration from spirits and creatures in Japanese folklore (yokai) which often embody natural elements or human characteristics like perseverance.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards among peers
•Strategic gameplay in the Pokémon Trading Card Game against an opponent

Meaning Through Time

Late 20th - Early 21st Century

From a simple collectible or game piece, certain Pokémon cards evolved into significant investment assets, especially rare or pristine examples.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, first released in 1996 in Japan, became a global phenomenon. Bibarel, a Normal/Water type Pokémon, was introduced in Generation IV (2006-2010) games 'Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'. This card represents the continuation of the TCG during that era, adapting the new Pokémon into the card game format.

DID YOU KNOW?

Bibarel's design is based on a beaver and shares traits with the Bidoof, evolving from it; both are known for their industrious nature and ability to build dams.

The 'Unaware' ability on this card prevents effects of attacks, excluding damage, which is a common protective ability in the Pokémon TCG to shield Pokémon from statuses or secondary effects.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy surface as is typical for Pokémon trading cards. The colors appear vibrant, and the text is clear.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and flat, consistent with a single laminated cardboard trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in good condition with minor wear, likely from handling or light play. No significant creases, tears, or border whitening are immediately visible from the image.