Following the release of the Wild Force [SV5K] Pokémon TCG expansion set, one card which quickly garnered much buzz was this Cinccino card. Combining rarity, an appealing illustration, and gameplay viability, this card ended up becoming somewhat of a sleeper hit.

This Art Rare (AR) card’s illustration is actually a sequel to that of the AR Minccino card that depicts Cinccino’s pre-evolution. In that card, Minccino is depicted alone in a messy room. According to Pokémon’s in-universe canon, Minccino is, to put it one way, a “neat freak” as is its evolution. This card’s illustration shows that the room has now been made completely tidy and that the same Minccino has now evolved into Cinccino.

The pastel colors used throughout the illustration suit both the vibe of the cards’ storyline as well as Cinccino’s in general. Additionally, there’s also a Substitute doll placed toward the right of the card—an item which has built up a “cult favourite” status among many Pokémon fans. Its presence will likely increase this card’s desirability for some.

This card also has a defined niche in gameplay. Despite its status as a glass cannon with just 110 HP, the Scarf Pokémon can deal massive damage before being taken out itself. Its Special Roll attack inflicts 70 damage per Special Energy card attached to Cinccino. Able to work with any Energy card, Cinccino is a good fit for almost any deck.

In English, this card is card 183/162 of the Temporal Forces [TEF] expansion set.

Despite its rarity, this card remains fairly affordable, selling for ¥450 (~US$2.99) per card.

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