Hisuian Basculin

Description

Hisuian Basculin 043/189 is a Pokémon TCG card from the 2022 Astral Radiance set, capturing one of Pokémon Legends: Arceus's most distinctive regional variants. The card features the Water-type Hisuian form, which departs dramatically from the original Basculin's design with a sleeker, more predatory appearance befitting the ancient Hisui region's aesthetic. Astral Radiance brought a fresh visual identity to the Pokémon TCG with its cosmos-inspired design language and enhanced artwork quality, making cards from this set highly sought after by collectors focused on modern era playability and visual appeal. As card 043 in the 189-card set, Hisuian Basculin occupies a mid-range position that places it within the common-to-uncommon spectrum, making it accessible for set builders working toward completion. The card's appeal extends beyond casual collectors to those specifically pursuing regional variant representations, a category that gained significant momentum following the Legends: Arceus video game's release. Collectors targeting Hisuian Pokémon or building comprehensive Astral Radiance collections view this card as a necessary component. The 2022 release window positions Astral Radiance within the modern era of Pokémon TCG, when production quality and card stock consistency reached high standards, and the set remains a cornerstone for both competitive players and investment-minded hobbyists seeking stable, recognizable releases.

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