Quilava Lv.25 Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Quilava Lv.25 Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokémon trading card featuring Quilava Lv.25 with 80 HP, from the Diamond & Pearl—Mysterious Treasures set.

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QUICK FACTS

DESCRIPTION

A Pokémon trading card featuring Quilava, a Level 25 Stage 1 'Volcano Pokémon' with 80 HP. The card lists its height as 2'11" and weight as 41.9 lbs. It has the attack 'Fireworks', which deals 40 damage and has an additional effect. Its Pokédex entry notes its intimidating heat and flames. The card is numbered 60/133, indicating it's from a larger set.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/FolkloreAncient to modern

Many Pokémon designs, including fire types like Quilava, draw inspiration from mythological creatures, spiritual beings, or even natural phenomena related to elements like fire, evoking guardian spirits or fierce elemental forces.

Gaming Culture (Role-Playing Games)Late 20th to 21st century

The concept of 'leveling up' creatures, evolving them, and engaging in tactical battles for sport or glory is a core element in many RPGs, a genre deeply influential in both video games and card games like Pokémon.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Strategic play in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, involving deck building, card sequencing, and combat mechanics.
•Collecting and organizing cards, often with a focus on completing sets, finding rare variants, or preserving them in pristine condition.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

Pokémon cards were primarily seen as a children's game and collectible item, fostering imaginative play and social interaction among younger audiences.

2010s - Present

While still a game for children, Pokémon cards have increasingly become a significant adult collectible market, with rare cards achieving high values, driven by nostalgia and investment interest.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards originated in Japan in 1996 and quickly became a global phenomenon. These cards are part of a larger franchise that includes video games, anime, and merchandise, centering around fictional creatures called Pokémon that trainers catch, train, and battle. This specific card ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and the pre-evolved form of Typhlosion, forming a fire-type evolutionary line from the Johto region (Generation II) of the Pokémon world.

The 'Mysterious Treasures' expansion, where this card originates, introduced several new Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, but also included older generation Pokémon like Quilava alongside them.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Smooth, glossy paper card with a laminated finish typical of trading cards. The surface appears to have minimal wear.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, as expected for a single trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in good, lightly played condition. There are no major creases, tears, or significant edge wear visible, though minor surface scuffs or whitening on edges might be present when closely inspected in hand.