The catalog details for the 1999 Pokémon Mewtwo Wizards Black Star Promo card (Number 12), a foundational piece of the original Trading Card Game.
Mewtwo
1999 • Pokémon • Wizards Black Star Promos
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The Pokémon Mewtwo Wizards Black Star Promo card, numbered 12, represents a pivotal moment in the early history of the trading card game. Released in 1999 by Wizards of the Coast, this promotional card features the legendary Psychic-type Pokémon Mewtwo. As a Basic Pokémon with 60 HP, it occupies a unique space in the original TCG ecosystem, distinct from the main set releases that followed. Designed by Christopher Rush, this promo card is highly valued by collectors for its historical significance and the character's immense popularity within the franchise. Mewtwo’s abilities, including Psychic Energy Control and Telekinesis, offer strategic depth that appeals to both nostalgic players and serious collectors. The card’s status as a non-serial numbered promo makes it a key target for those building comprehensive collections of the Wizards era. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Pokémon Mewtwo Wizards Black Star Promo card #12 serves as a tangible link to the franchise’s Golden Age. Its enduring appeal lies in Mewtwo’s cultural impact and the card’s role in defining the early competitive landscape. Whether you are completing a set of Black Star Promos or focusing on legendary Pokémon, this card remains a cornerstone of any serious collection.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
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Featured
Mewtwo
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
60
Psychic
Basic
Psychic ×2
2
150
Card Text
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Attack: Energy Control
Flip a coin. If heads, choose a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and attach it to another of your opponent's Pokémon of your choice.
Attack: Telekinesis
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
A scientist created this Pokémon after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA engineering experiments.