The 2005 Pokémon Deoxys set card #17, featuring the legendary Psychic-type Pokémon with its signature Form Change ability.
Deoxys
2005 • Pokémon • Deoxys
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Released in 2005 as part of the Pokémon Deoxys set, card number 17 features the legendary Pokémon Deoxys in its Basic stage. This Psychic-type card is a distinct addition for collectors focusing on the early generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Deoxys possesses 70 HP and offers a strategic advantage through its Form Change ability. Collectors appreciate this mechanic, which allows players to search their deck for another Deoxys and switch it into play during their turn. This flexibility makes the card valuable for building diverse decks that can adapt to changing board states. Its attack, Psychic Energy Crush, deals damage scaled by the opponent's energy count, providing a potent offensive option. For enthusiasts of the 2005 era, this release from the DX set code represents a significant piece of Pokémon history. It appeals to those who enjoy collecting based on specific Pokémon species or completing the entire Deoxys subset. The card's design reflects the artistic style and gameplay balance characteristic of the mid-2000s TCG expansion cycle. Whether you are building a collection around legendary Pokémon or exploring the mechanics of the Deoxys series, this card offers both nostalgic value and strategic depth.
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Featured
Deoxys
Game
Pokémon
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Rare
Hironobu Yoshida
Card Stock
English
70
Psychic
Basic
Psychic ×2
1
386
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Ability: Form Change
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for another Deoxys and switch it with Deoxys. (Any cards attached to Deoxys, damage counters, Special Conditions, and effects on it are now on the new Pokémon.) If you do, put Deoxys on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. You can't use more than 1 Form Change Poké-Power each turn.
Attack: Energy Crush (10+)
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.