Ursaring #18 from the 2005 Unseen Forces expansion. This Holo Rare Stage 1 Pokémon card features the Intimidating Ring ability and was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Ursaring
2005 • Pokémon • Unseen Forces
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The Ursaring Pokémon trading card card #18 from the Unseen Forces set (UF) offers collectors a distinct piece of 2005 TCG history. As a Stage 1 Pokémon, this card evolves from Teddiursa and serves as a notable entry for those building complete set collections. Ursaring is a Colorless type with 80 HP, designed to control the board through its Ability, Intimidating Ring. This ability prevents the opponent's Basic Pokémon from attacking or using Poké-Powers while Ursaring is Active. For players interested in the mechanics of the time, the card also offers two attacks: Drag Off 20, which allows you to switch an opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon, and Rock Smash 40+, which deals additional damage if a coin flip comes up heads. The card has a Retreat Cost of 2, making it somewhat cumbersome to move but impactful in defensive strategies. Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, this card captures the artistic direction of the Unseen Forces series. Collectors often seek out Holo Rares for their reflective finish and visual appeal. Whether you are completing the Unseen Forces set or focusing on specific Pokémon types, Ursaring #18 provides a tangible connection to the 2005 release. The card's design and abilities reflect the strategic depth of the Pokémon Trading Card Game during this period, making it a valuable addition to any serious collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ursaring
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Atsuko Nishida
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Colorless
Stage 1
Teddiursa
Fighting ×2
2
217
Card Text
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Ability: Intimidating Ring
As long as Ursaring is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Basic Pokémon can't attack or use any Poké-Powers.
Attack: Drag Off (20)
Before doing damage, you may switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 20 damage to the new Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
Attack: Rock Smash (40+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.