The 1999 Pokémon Wizards Black Star Promo Scizor card #33. This Stage 1 Metal Pokémon features unique attacks and was illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida.
Scizor
1999 • Pokémon • Wizards Black Star Promos
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
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| Raw / Ungraded | $16.67 | Unknown | Guide Estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source Observation Date Unavailable |
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Description
The Pokémon Wizards Black Star Promo Scizor card, numbered 33, represents a distinct chapter in the early history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released in 1999, this promotional card features the Stage 1 Metal Pokémon Scizor, which evolves from Scyther. Illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida, the card captures the essence of this Bug/Flying type adapted into a Metal type with a base HP of 70. For collectors, Scizor is notable for its gameplay mechanics. The card includes the Colorless Leer attack, which utilizes a coin flip to potentially prevent the Defending Pokémon from attacking Scizor during the opponent's next turn. This effect ends if either Pokémon is benched. Additionally, Scizor possesses the Metal Pincer attack, a dynamic move that scales damage based on consecutive coin flips until tails appears, dealing 30 damage plus 10 more for each heads. Card #33 remains a sought-after piece for enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of early Pokémon TCG history. Its status as a promo card adds to its appeal, offering a different collecting experience than base set cards. Whether you are completing a set of Black Star Promos or focusing on specific Pokémon types, this card offers a tangible connection to the 1999 era of the game. It serves as an essential component for those interested in the evolution of Pokémon card design and the strategic depth of early Metal-type Pokémon.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Scizor
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
Hironobu Yoshida
Card Stock
English
70
Metal
Stage 1
Scyther
Fire ×2
Grass -30
2
212
Card Text
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Attack: Leer
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can't attack Scizor during your opponent's next turn. (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Attack: Metal Pincer (30+)
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
