On 27 February 2023—Pokémon Day 2023—the official reveal of Walking Wake sent shockwaves throughout the Pokémon fanbase.

Suicune, the iconic box Legendary of Pokémon Crystal, would be getting a prehistoric makeover as Walking Wake and put into Pokémon Scarlet—specifically, Area Zero, a unique area of Paldea filled with the prehistoric Pokémon known as Paradox Pokémon.

Its Pokémon TCG form soon followed—and not only that; Walking Wake ex was one of the cards from Wild Force [SV5K] that received a Special Art Rare (SAR) version.

True to the in-universe lore, the card’s Full Art illustration depicts Walking Wake ex inside the cavern of Area Zero. The holofoil that covers the card not only adds a glossy look to the image; it also highlights the background, making the surroundings of Area Zero appear even more impressive.

Artist Teeziro chose to show a view of Walking Wake ex from the side. In this way, its two most striking physical features stand out: its two stunning curved tails and the purple cape-like mane—the feature first made iconic by its descendant Suicune.

It’s that same link to Suicune that will provide many long-time Pokémon fans with a sense of nostalgia. As the sole Legendary Beast to be a box Legendary—and one of a third version at that, Suicune holds a special place in the Pokémon canon. Walking Wake ex only adds to this illustrious history.

The English version of this card is 205/162 of the Temporal Forces [TEF] set.

The SAR version of a Walking Wake ex (Wild Force [SV5K] 094/071) card sells for ¥6,480 (~US$44).

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