Card Details

Set Name	Detective Pikachu
Release Date	05 Apr 2019
Rarity	Rare Ultra
Card Number	9

“Detective Pikachu Greninja: Ultra Rare #9”

Introduction

Water shuriken at the ready, Greninja from the highly sought after “Detective Pikachu” set (#9 Ultra Rare) makes quite a splash in the world of Pokémon trading card game (TCG). It’s a card that is as coveted for its appreciation value as it is for its prowess on the battleground. Let’s dive into what makes this card oh-so-special.

Trivia & Fun Facts

Did you know that Greninja is a dual-type, Water/Dark Pokémon? What makes Greninja fascinating is the concept it is based on – the historical Japanese ninja frog, a creature said to possess the ability to mimic its surroundings and perform ninja-like manoeuvres. Its signature move, Water Shuriken, is the reason behind its striking card illustration. Greninja forms throwing stars from compressed water and hurls them with such speed and precision that they can indeed, as the card describe, split metal in two. This fascinating feature adds a touch of fantasy and martial arts mystery to the game.

Detective Pikachu: The Set that Made Waves

The Detective Pikachu set holds historical significance within the TCG community. Launched in tandem with the theatrical release of the movie “Detective Pikachu” in 2019, it acted as a bridge connecting Pokémon TCG admirers and moviegoers creating a cross-cinema appeal. This set functions as a 3D catalog of Pokémon from the movie, familiar to fans both new and old. It’s one of few sets where all the cards have a holographic variant, making them particularly treasured. No card displays this sense of cinematic grandeur quite like our star, the Greninja Ultra Rare #9.

Conclusion: Greninja’s Significance

To collectors, completing the ‘Detective Pikachu’ set is a quest for the ages, and without the Greninja Ultra Rare #9, the quest can never truly be achieved. The card’s holographic nature, combined with its cinematic correlation, makes it a highly desirable collector’s piece. In battle, Greninja’s compressed Water Shuriken provide a strategic edge to players—adding an additional layer of depth, strategy, and rich lore to the card game. Ultimately, Greninja is not just a card; it’s a rich blend of film history, Japanese folklore, and strategy all compressed into one dazzling, iconic card. Greninja Ultra Rare #9 personifies what a Pokémon card is capable of, bridging the narrative from the big screen to the gaming table, and collecting shelves. Leaping forward, we can seek more such fascinating scansions-redefining the TCG lens while treating players and collectors worldwide.

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