This card was first released as one of the English XY Black Star Promos on October 12, 2013 in the Froakie Box with artwork by 5ban Graphics. It was later released in the English Kalos Starter Set, originating from the Japanese XY Beginning Set, with different artwork also by 5ban Graphics. The XY Promotional print was later released as one of three Japanese XY-P Promotional cards randomly included in the Lizardon Mega Battle Mega Pack, released on April 19, 2014. The Kalos Starter Set print was later reprinted as an exclusive Confetti Holofoil in the English McDonald's Collection 2014. The XY Promotional print was released again in Japan with the same promotional number and was one of five promotional cards available as part of a cross promotion with the food company Marumiya in early July 2015. The cards were included in Pokémon Furikake Mini Packs and Pokémon Curry <Pork & Corn Sweet> packs. This print has the Marumiya logo in the bottom left corner of the card.
During the Sword & Shield Series, the Kalos Starter Set print was reprinted in the McDonald's Collection 2021 as both a Non Holo and a Confetti Holo. A Jumbo version of the XY Promotional print was one of three cards available in copies of the Kalos First Partner Pack, released on May 7, 2021. Both of these cards were released to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Pokémon franchise and feature a foil Pokémon 25th Anniversary logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration window.
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