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Deoxys Normal Forme card art from Legends Awakened (dp6)

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Overview

Deoxys Normal Forme is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon card from the Legends Awakened expansion (set code dp6) in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Representing one of Deoxys’ canonical forms, the card combines a simple, low-HP stat line with a unique Form Change Poké-Power that enables strategic deck manipulation. The card’s rarity—Rare Holo—and its holofoil presentation make it a sought-after piece for collectors, particularly for players who value multi-form strategies within the Deoxys family. As with other early-formed multi-form Pokémon, Deoxys Normal Forme emphasizes positional planning, surprise setup, and the potential for flexible play depending on the opponent’s board state.

Card Information

Pokémon: Deoxys Normal Forme
Type: Psychic
Stage: Basic
HP: 90
Dex number: 386
Set: Legends Awakened (dp6)
Card number: dp6-1
Rarity: Rare Holo
Illustrator: Kent Kanetsuna
Evolution Line: Deoxys (Normal Forme) is a basic form within the Deoxys family, which includes multiple alternate forms (Attack, Defense, and Speed) that can be accessed via other Deoxys cards in the same lineage.
Attacks: Energy Crush — Cost: Psychic, Colorless; Damage: 20+, Effect: Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.
Ability: Form Change (Poké-Power) — Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for any Deoxys and switch it with Deoxys Normal Forme. Any cards attached to Deoxys Normal Forme, damage counters, Special Conditions, and effects on it are now on the new Pokémon. If you do, put Deoxys Normal Forme on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. You can't use more than 1 Form Change Poké-Power each turn.
Weakness: Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost: 1
Legal formats: Standard – No; Expanded – No

Gameplay and Strategy

Deoxys Normal Forme centers on a two-pronged gameplay approach: a dependable early opponent disruption through Form Change and a scalable attack in Energy Crush that leverages the opponent’s energy commitments. The Form Change ability is the card’s signature mechanic, enabling a controlled form swap from the deck. The effect specifies that you search your deck for any Deoxys and switch it with Deoxys Normal Forme, moving the former active Deoxys onto the top of your deck. This mechanic creates several strategic opportunities and constraints:

Flexibility through Form Change: By choosing which Deoxys form to search for, players can tailor the active Pokémon to fit the current matchup. For example, swapping to a Deoxys form with a different attack or energy requirements can improve matchups against certain Pokémon in the opponent’s lineup.
Deck integrity and tempo: Placing Deoxys Normal Forme on top of the deck after the swap ensures a predictable next draw, enabling a planned sequence of plays. However, the requirement that only one Form Change Poké-Power can be used per turn constrains rapid, repeated form cycling within a single turn.
Attack synergy: Energy Crush benefits from the amount of Energy attached to the opponent’s Pokémon, so the card’s effectiveness scales with how aggressively the opponent has developed their board. In practice, this creates a pressure dynamic where the card punishes energy-dense boards while also keeping options open for future forms via Form Change.
Vulnerability considerations: The Psychic ×2 weakness affects matchups against Psychic and other vulnerable types. With 90 HP, Deoxys Normal Forme must manage positioning and damage mitigation to avoid being knocked out quickly, particularly in the context of early-game aggression from other Basic Pokémon.

In terms of deck-building, Deoxys Normal Forme is most effective in a multi-form Deoxys archetype that can access multiple Deoxys forms across the deck. The Form Change ability provides a built-in engine for repeatedly accessing the most advantageous Deoxys form for a given situation, though the format constraints (notably the one-use-per-turn limit) require careful sequencing across turns. Players typically balance Form Change usage with other strategic options in their deck, ensuring that the ability to swap forms complements rather than dominates the game plan.

Collector and Market Information

The card’s holo presentation and placement within Legends Awakened contribute to its collector interest. Key points include:

Rarity and presentation: Rare Holo with holofoil treatment; non-first edition release noted in the card data, which can influence value for completionists and graders seeking pristine holo copies.
Edition and variants: The card has holo, normal, and reverse-foil variant listings within the set’s distribution. The data indicates the card was not issued as a First Edition, aligning with the standard distribution for Legends Awakened in English-language releases.
Pricing (market data as of late 2025):
- Cardmarket (EUR): Average around 5.47 EUR; low around 1.70 EUR; trend around 6.44 EUR; typical short-term averages (1–30 days) trending near 3.49–5.85 EUR depending on listing and holo status; holo variants average around 4.16 EUR with similar low/high spread.
- TCGPlayer (USD): Holofoil prices show a low around 11.44 USD, mid around 16.75 USD, high around 49.99 USD, and market price around 17.85 USD; reverse holofoil listings show a low around 9.41 USD, mid around 12.99 USD, high around 20 USD, and market price around 12.72 USD.
Collectibility considerations: As a multi-form Deoxys member with a Form Change ability, the card appeals to collectors who pursue complete Deoxys families or holo-focused collections from Legends Awakened. Gradability, condition, and whether the card is packaged with original holo foiling influence valuation in modern markets.

Art and Lore

The artwork by Kent Kanetsuna presents Deoxys in a pose consistent with the character’s DNA-based origin and mythic evolution across its various forms. While the card highlights the Normal Forme, the Deoxys family as a whole is tied to the broader lore of Deoxys as a Pokemon that can reinterpret its shape in response to external stimuli. The Legends Awakened set, serialized as dp6, features a number of Legendary and Legendary-adjacent Pokémon and emphasizes the exploration of form and power through its design. Kanetsuna’s illustration style for this card aligns with the late-2000s era of Pokémon TCG art, characterized by bold line work, kinetic poses, and a sense of energy that complements Deoxys’ Psycho-kinetic identity.

Trivia

The Form Change ability allows players to search for any Deoxys and swap it with the active Deoxys Normal Forme, effectively enabling a form of in-deck evolution without using standard Evolution rules. The trade-off is that only one Form Change Poké-Power may be used per turn, requiring careful timing in multi-form strategies.
Deoxys Normal Forme is part of a set that highlights Deoxys’ multiple forms, a concept that has appeared in several TCG cycles, reflecting the broader Pokémon lore around shape-shifting defense and offense forms.
The card’s rarity and holo presentation make it a notable piece for collectors, particularly those aiming to complete the Legends Awakened subset or to collect Deoxys-themed cards across eras.
While not legal in Standard or Expanded formats in the modern era, the card remains a relevant historical reference for Multi-Form strategies inside the Legends-era TCG landscape.

📘 Deoxys Normal Forme — Pokémon TCG