Collector’s Guide: Bellsprout (Jungle #49)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Bellsprout
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Jungle (Base2)
• Card Number: 49
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bellsprout is from the Jungle expansion of the Base set series, identified by set code “base2”. It features two attacks:
– Vine Whip: Deals 10 damage for one Grass energy.
– Call for Family: Allows you to search your deck for a Basic Bellsprout and place it on your Bench, provided your Bench is not full.

The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Fire (×2). It does not have any abilities or resistances.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• The card is identified by the number 49 in the Jungle set.
• Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno’s artwork is distinctive for this printing.
• The card’s rarity is Common.
• No regulation mark or release date is specified.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle (Base2): This set expanded the original Base set with new Pokémon and reprints. Bellsprout #49 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks, fitting the early-game strategy of the Jungle expansion. Its ability to call for family supports bench development, a common tactic in this era.

This guide covers all known details for the Jungle #49 Bellsprout card. Legality status remains unknown, and no additional variants or release specifics are documented.