Hoopa #23 from Cruel Traitor - Rare - Illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito
Pokémon

Hoopa

#23/59 in Cruel Traitor, Rare, illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito.

Card number
#23/59
Rarity
Rare
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 17, 2016
Illustrator
Yoshinobu Saito
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Collector Notes

Hoopa

Hoopa appears in the Japanese print of Cruel Traitor, released on June 17, 2016. Hoopa is a rare rarity. The Cruel Traitor set contains 59 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Yoshinobu Saito.

Collector Insights

Hoopa is a Pokémon card from the Cruel Traitor set, released on June 17, 2016. It features artwork by Yoshinobu Saito and holds the number 23 in its series. The card is classified as Rare and has a base HP of 130. Hoopa possesses two distinct attacks, each with unique energy costs and effects. The first attack, Hyperspace Punch, requires one Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage to two of the opponent’s Pokémon, bypassing Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon. The second attack, Portal Strike, demands three Psychic Energy and deals 130 damage, but it cannot be used again during the player’s next turn. These abilities reflect the card’s strategic versatility in battle. The design and mechanics align with the Pokémon’s thematic attributes as presented in the set. This card offers players opportunities to disrupt opponents through its dual attack options.

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