Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Center (Base Set #85)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Pokémon Center
• Set: Base
• Card Number: 85
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Stage: None (Trainer card)
• HP: Unknown
• Types: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Remove all damage counters from all of your own Pokémon with damage counters on them, then discard all Energy cards attached to those Pokémon.
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Base Set under the set code “base1” and is identified as card number 85. It features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, known for his contributions to early Pokémon TCG illustrations.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print Variants: None reported.
• Regulation Mark: None.
• Subtype: None.
• Evolves From: None.
• Market Reference: Known as “Pokémon Center Base 85” in Pokémon Center and other market queries.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Trainer card from the Base Set, preserving the card’s condition is essential for maintaining collector value. Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: The Pokémon Center card serves as a healing Trainer card, allowing players to remove damage counters from all their Pokémon at the cost of discarding attached Energy cards. It is a strategic support card from the original Base Set lineup.