Collector’s Guide: Weedle (Base Set #69)

Quick Facts

Weedle is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card from the original Base set, numbered 69. It has 40 HP and features a single attack, Poison Sting, which deals 10 damage and may Poison the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip. The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as Common rarity. Weedle has a Fire weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 1. No abilities or resistances are present.

Key Printings

• Set: Base
• Card Number: 69
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by the set code “base1” and the card ID “base1-69.” The card’s legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the condition and value of this Weedle card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle by the edges to prevent fingerprints and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Weedle #69 is part of the foundational Pokémon TCG release, featuring classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. It represents one of the early Grass-type Basic Pokémon with simple but effective gameplay mechanics centered on Poison Sting.

Legality: unknown