The 2003 Skyridge Persian (Card #42) is a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon card featuring unique coin-flip mechanics for surprise attacks and lunge damage.
Persian
2003 • Pokémon • Skyridge
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Skyridge Persian, identified as card number 42 in the 2003 Skyridge expansion, occupies a distinct role in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Meowth. Classified under the Colorless type, this card features a Pokédex number of 53 and boasts 70 Hit Points. Designed by Atsuko Nishida, the card carries an Uncommon rarity designation, making it a recognizable component for collectors building complete Skyridge sets. The gameplay mechanics of Skyridge Persian rely on chance, utilizing two attacks that require coin flips. The first attack, Surprise Slash, deals 20 damage and allows the player to inspect an opponent's hand, potentially forcing them to shuffle a Trainer card back into their deck. The second attack, Lunge, offers 50 damage but carries a risk: if the coin flip results in tails, the attack fails entirely. This blend of potential disruption and high-risk damage defines its utility in the TCG. For hobbyists, Skyridge Persian represents a tangible piece of early 2000s card game history. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Skyridge collection or to explore the unique design and mechanics of the era. Whether for archival purposes or nostalgic gameplay, this product offers a direct connection to the Skyridge series' legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Persian
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Atsuko Nishida
Card Stock
English
70
Colorless
Stage 1
Meowth
Fighting ×2
53
Card Text
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Attack: Surprise Slash (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, look at your opponent's hand. If he or she has any Trainer cards there, choose 1 of them. You opponent shuffles that card into his or her deck.
Attack: Lunge (50)
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
