Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

Quick Facts

Pokémon Flute is an Uncommon Trainer card from the original Base set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card features a unique effect that allows you to choose one Basic Pokémon card from your opponent’s discard pile and put it onto their Bench, provided their Bench is not full. It has no HP, attacks, abilities, or weaknesses, and requires no retreat cost.

• Card Number: 86
• Set: Base
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pokémon Flute from the Base set, identified by set code “base1” and card number 86. No alternate print variants are known for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Base
• Set Code: base1
• Card Number: 86
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of your Pokémon Flute card:
– Store the card in a protective sleeve or top-loader.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle the card with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Pokémon Flute (#86) is a Trainer card with a strategic effect that can influence the opponent’s Bench by retrieving a Basic Pokémon from their discard pile. It is part of the foundational cards that shaped early gameplay dynamics.