Collector’s Guide: Scoop Up (Base Set #78)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Scoop Up
• Set: Base
• Card Number: 78
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (Trainer card)
• Type: None specified
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Legality: unknown

This card features a Trainer effect allowing you to choose one of your Pokémon in play and return its Basic Pokémon card to your hand, discarding all attached cards. It has no attacks or abilities.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Scoop Up appears in the original Base set, identified by the set code “base1” and card number 78. It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and classified as a Rare card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its unique card number (78) within the Base set and the illustrator credit to Keiji Kinebuchi.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent surface wear and edge damage.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
• Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Scoop Up #78 is a Rare Trainer card with a unique effect that supports strategic play by returning Basic Pokémon cards to the hand. It is part of the foundational set that launched the Pokémon TCG.