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Pokémon TCG Reveals Pokémon Card 151: Dragonair Illustration

Why does Dragonair evolve into the dorky Dragonite? The question may never be answered, but Dragonair shinies in the next Pokémon TCG set.

Pokémon TCG Japan has revealed details for the upcoming set Pokémon Card 151, an expansion based on the original 151 Pokémon introduced in the Kanto region. This set is notable in that it will be the first time we have seen a new Kadabra card in 21 years. Kadabra has been absent from the Pokémon TCG ever since magician Uri Geller sued the company for Kadabra's design, which he felt was inspired by his spoon-bending technique. Just three years ago, Geller withdrew his complaint and publicly apologized to Pokémon fans for the limits that had been placed on the use of Kadabra due to this highly popularized lawsuit. Outside of the return of Kadabra, this expansion is notable because it will be in Pokédex order, where normal sets are ordered by type first and foremost. This set was released on June 16th in Japan. It has now been confirmed that this set will be the source of the first special set of the Scarlet & Violet era for English-language collectors, titled Scarlet & Violet – 151. Today, let's take a look at look at another Illustration Rare from this set.

Listen, I love Dragonite, but there's just something special about Dragonair. It could be the gorgeous Dragonair rare card from Base Set where the iconic Mitsuhiro Arita made this graceful Pokémon look like it was turning an icy body of water into a Lisa Frank fever dream, or it could simply be the sleek and elegant upgrade to Dratini… but man am I happy that we got this incredible Dragon featured on an Illustration Rare. This Dragonair Illustration Rare is drawn by rika, who shows the Pokémon swimming in a ruined castle submerged in water.

Japanese sets often give us early ideas of what the English-language sets may include, so be sure to keep an eye on our coverage. You can stay tuned for previews of Scarlet & Violet cards as well as updates on everything Pokémon TCG right here at Bleeding Cool.

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