Kangaskhan (Jungle 21) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Kangaskhan
• Set: Jungle (Base2)
• Card Number: 21
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 90
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Kangaskhan is a Basic Colorless Pokémon with 90 HP. It features two attacks: Fetch, which allows you to draw a card for a single Colorless energy, and Comet Punch, which requires four Colorless energies and deals 20 damage times the number of heads flipped from 4 coins. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Psychic resistance of -30, with a Fighting weakness of ×2. The flavor text notes that the infant rarely leaves its mother’s pouch until three years old.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Jungle set printing of Kangaskhan, card number 21. It is a Rare card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a well-known artist in the Pokémon TCG community.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base2
• Subtypes: Basic
• Print Variants: None documented
• Regulation Mark: None
• Market Reference Query: “Kangaskhan Jungle 21”

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle Set: This Kangaskhan is part of the Jungle expansion, the first expansion set following the Base Set. It features classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and includes gameplay mechanics typical of early Pokémon TCG releases. The card is notable for its combination of a simple card-drawing attack and a variable damage attack, reflecting the strategic depth of the set.

This Kangaskhan printing remains a sought-after collectible for fans of the Jungle set and collectors of early Pokémon TCG cards. Its unknown legality status means it is not currently classified for tournament play under standard formats.