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Karen #183 from The Best of XY - Illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga
Supporter

Karen

#183/188 in The Best of XY, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga.

Card number
#183/188
Language
Japanese
Release date
April 21, 2017
Illustrator
Hitoshi Ariga
Original name
カリン
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Collector Notes

Karen

Karen appears in the Japanese print of The Best of XY, released on April 21, 2017. The The Best of XY set contains 188 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Hitoshi Ariga.

Collector Insights

Karen is a Supporter card from the Pokémon TCG, featured in the The Best of XY set. It was released on April 21, 2017, and is numbered 183 in the set. The card is illustrated by artist Hitoshi Ariga, known for his distinctive style in Pokémon designs. The flavor text describes a scenario where each player shuffles their discard pile into their deck, emphasizing strategic interaction. As a Supporter-type card, it is designed to aid a player’s strategy during gameplay. The card’s mechanics are tied to its thematic focus on recycling resources through deck manipulation. Its inclusion in the set highlights its role in enhancing gameplay dynamics through player engagement. The design and concept align with the set’s emphasis on creative and competitive play.

Each player shuffles all Pokémon in his or her discard pile into his or her deck.

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