Hippopotas

Description

Designed by artist Yuya Oka, this card serves as a foundational piece for players and collectors navigating the Evolving Skies subset. With 100 HP, Hippopotas offers a solid defensive presence in gameplay, utilizing its Fighting and Colorless energy costs to execute Tackle for 30 damage or Mud Shot for 50 damage. The card’s design reflects the era's aesthetic, featuring the Regulation Mark E to denote its legal play status during that specific printing cycle. For collectors, this card is a standard inclusion in the Evolving Skies base set, often sought after by those completing full set collections or focusing on the diverse Pokémon lineup released in 2021. While classified as a common rarity, its accessibility makes it a key component for both casual gameplay and set-building enthusiasts. Whether you are tracking down specific card numbers from the EVS set or studying the design evolution of Pokémon TCG cards from 2021, understanding the context of releases like Evolving Skies enhances the collecting experience. This card remains a recognizable entry for fans of the Fighting type and those interested in the broader history of the Pokémon trading card game during the early 2020s expansion era.