Lucario

Description

The Lucario BW85 Holo Promo is a distinctive entry from the 2011 Pokémon Trading Card Game, released as part of the BW Black Star Promos series. Designed by Masakazu Fukuda, this Stage 1 Fighting-type card evolves from Riolu and boasts 100 HP, making it a recognizable figure for fans of the franchise. The card features the Intuition ability, allowing players to draw two cards when playing it from their hand to evolve another Pokémon, alongside the Fast Punch attack which deals 60 damage plus an additional 30 if a coin flip results in heads. Collectors often seek out the Lucario BW85 Holo Promo for its sleek holo finish and its connection to the Black Star Promos design language, which utilized large, bold star motifs on promotional items. As a catalog-level product, this card represents a specific era of Pokémon TCG history where promotional distributions played a key role in player engagement. The Lucario BW85 Holo Promo remains a sought-after piece for those building comprehensive collections of the BW era or focusing on Fighting-type strategies within the TCG community. Its enduring appeal lies in both its gameplay utility and its status as a classic promotional release from 2011.