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Volkner's Philosophy
#98/120 in Rising Rivals, Uncommon, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #98/120
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- May 16, 2009
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Volkner's Philosophy
Volkner's Philosophy appears in the English print of Rising Rivals, released on May 16, 2009. Volkner's Philosophy is a uncommon rarity. The Rising Rivals set contains 120 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Volkner's Philosophy is a Trainer Supporter card from the Platinum series, released as part of the Rising Rivals set on May 16, 2009. It is numbered 98 and classified as an Uncommon rarity, with artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card functions as a Supporter, allowing players to play only one such card per turn, which is placed adjacent to their Active Pokémon upon activation. When the player’s turn concludes, the card is discarded, ensuring it remains in play only during the active phase. A key rule permits discarding a hand card to draw additional cards until the player holds six, though this effect is conditional on having available cards to draw. The card’s functionality emphasizes hand management and turn-ending mechanics, providing a strategic tool for resource control. Its design aligns with the set’s thematic focus on competitive play and tactical engagement.
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