Plasma Storm·#123·2013
Hypnotoxic Laser is an iconic Item card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, a testament to the strategic depth of the Black & White era. While not a Pokémon species itself, it represents the advanced technology often wielded by villainous teams like Team Plasma, deeply embedded in the game's lore. This specific card, #123 from the 2013 Plasma Storm set, stands out as a regular rarity card that profoundly impacted competitive play upon its release.
Read more ↓Hypnotoxic Laser is not a Pokémon, but rather an Item card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As such, it does not have a typical Pokédex entry, natural habitat, or evolution line. Item cards represent various tools, devices, or special items that trainers use in the Pokémon world to aid their Pokémon in battles or during their journey. These items can range from healing potions to specialized Poké Balls, and in this case, a unique weapon. The concept of advanced technology and weaponry like a "Hypnotoxic Laser" often features in the lore surrounding villainous teams in the Pokémon universe, such as Team Plasma, which this card is explicitly associated with. Team Plasma, introduced in Generation V with the Black and White games, is known for its goal of "liberating" Pokémon from trainers, often through morally ambiguous or forceful means, including the use of specialized gadgets. The existence of such a laser implies the advanced and sometimes sinister technological capabilities that these organizations wield, reflecting a darker side of the Pokémon world where technology can be weaponized against Pokémon and trainers alike.
Last updated: April 10, 2026
