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Relicanth Great Encounters 2008
Card · Great Encounters · 2008

Relicanth

$3.44 Latest known market value January 17, 2026
Uncommon Water
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Relicanth gracefully navigating through the depths of a serene underwater world, surrounded by soft, muted hues that evoke a sense of tranquility. Its unique, ancient features hint at its long history, as it glides through the water with an air of calm purpose. The scene captures a moment of quiet exploration, where time seems to stand still, reflecting the Pokémon's longevity and connection to the ocean's depths. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of a creature that has rema

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Catalogue plate № 51/106
Identity
PokémonRelicanth
TypeWater
RarityUncommon
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Year2008
Plate №51/106
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodCalmUnderwater
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteCool ColorsMuted
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Basic
Weakness Lightning +20
Retreat
— Ability — Primal Calling

Search your deck for up to 3 Trainer Cards that have Fossil in their names, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Sleep Swirl 30

Both Relicanth and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.