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Sophocles
#146/177 in Burning Shadows, Rare Ultra, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.
- Card number
- #146/177
- Rarity
- Rare Ultra
- Language
- English
- Release date
- August 5, 2017
- Illustrator
- Sanosuke Sakuma
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Collector Notes
Sophocles
Sophocles appears in the English print of Burning Shadows, released on August 5, 2017. Sophocles is a rare ultra rarity. The Burning Shadows set contains 177 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Sanosuke Sakuma.
Collector Insights
Sophocles is a Trainer card from the Sun & Moon series, specifically featured in the Burning Shadows set released on August 5, 2017. Designed by artist Sanosuke Sakuma, it carries a Rare Ultra rarity designation. The card functions as a Supporter-type Trainer with no associated Pokémon types or combat statistics, including no HP, attacks, resistances, or weaknesses. Its rules dictate that players must discard two cards from their hand to draw four, and they may play only one Supporter card during their turn before attacking. The card’s unique mechanics focus on manipulating hand size and turn restrictions. It does not require retreat costs or have any listed weaknesses, emphasizing strategic resource management. The card’s design and rules align with the thematic elements of the Sun & Moon series, which often incorporate narrative-driven mechanics. As a Trainer card, it serves as a tool to influence gameplay dynamics without direct combat involvement.
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