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Hypno

Aquapolis H12/147 • holo-rare

Set: Aquapolis
Number: H12/147
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2003
Energy type: Psychic
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $111.39

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$111.39market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$106.68 – $111.39 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

The Hypno from the Aquapolis set is a notable example of the e-Card era, featuring the distinctive layout designed to interface with the Nintendo e-Reader. As a Rare Holo card, it remains a favorite among collectors for its nostalgic artwork and the unique, short-lived technological integration that defined this specific period of Pokémon history.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Poké-PowerSleep Pendulum

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Hypno is your Active Pokémon, you may make the Defending Pokémon Asleep. This power can't be used if Hypno is affected by a Special Condition.

Cost: psychic energy colorless energy colorless energySpiral Aura30

If the Defending Pokémon isn't Knocked Out by the damage from this attack, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch the Defending Pokémon with it.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

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Provenance

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Released in 2003 as part of the Aquapolis expansion, this Hypno card stands as a significant entry in the e-Card Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its integration with the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral, which allowed players to scan cards to unlock digital content, mini-games, and Pokédex data. The expansion was produced by Wizards of the Coast and remains highly regarded by collectors for its distinctive layout and technical ambition during a transitional period for the game.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the franchise's history. Arita chose a moody, atmospheric aesthetic for this Psychic-type Pokémon, leaning into Hypno's hypnotic and mysterious nature through swirling, dreamlike colors. The holo-rare foil pattern complements the intricate, high-contrast illustration, making it a representative example of the elevated design standards found throughout the e-Card era.

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