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Polteageist SWSH081/307

Name: Polteageist SWSH081/307 (SWSH Black Star Promos)
Brand: Pokemon

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Set: SWSH Black Star Promos Released: Nov 15, 2019

Pokémon: Polteageist

Psychic Type Promo Illustrator: Misa Tsutsui

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holofoil

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About Polteageist

This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Polteageist
TypePsychic
National Pokédex #[855]
Card Number SWSH081 / 307
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorMisa Tsutsui
LanguageEnglish
Release Date15/11/2019
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion SWSH Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionGalar
Generation Generation 8

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Darkness ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Tea Break
You must discard a Pokémon that has the Mad Party attack from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may draw 2 cards.

Attacks

Mad Party20×
This attack does 20 damage for each Pokémon in your discard pile that has the Mad Party attack.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Polteageist, a whimsical ghostly tea Pokémon, floating playfully from an elaborately decorated teapot. Surrounding it are vibrant flowers, creating a cheerful, inviting atmosphere. The background combines dreamy pastel colors‚Äîsoft pinks, blues, and greens‚Äîenhancing the magical quality of the scene. The art style is reminiscent of playful illustrations, with smooth lines and a cartoonish appeal. The color palette emphasizes cheerful hues, contributing to a lighthearted mood, as Polteageist seems to delight in the joyous spectacle of a tea party brought to life.

Playability Overview

Polteageist excels in a deck focused on building a strong discard pile of Mad Party Pokémon, using its ability to cycle cards and its attack to scale damage with discarded allies.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Haunted Tea PartyThis card has such a whimsical yet eerie vibe, perfect for a "Spooky Gathering" theme. The teapot design is unique and playful, and it would fit nicely on a page with other ghostly Pokémon like Gengar or Mismagius. The pastel colors balance out the haunting nature, creating a fun contrast.Additional Binder Suggestions: Haunted House / Mischievous / Pastel / Ghostly Gathering / Tea Time