Kangaskhan (Jungle 5) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Kangaskhan
• Set: Jungle (Base 2)
• Card Number: 5
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• HP: 90
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Kangaskhan card is a Basic Pokémon from the Jungle expansion, identified by set code “base2” and card number 5. It features two attacks: “Fetch,” which allows you to draw a card, and “Comet Punch,” which deals 20 damage times the number of heads from flipping 4 coins. The card has a retreat cost of 3, a weakness to Fighting-type attacks (×2), and resistance to Psychic-type attacks (-30).

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is recognized by its “Rare Holo” rarity and the Jungle set symbol. The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita is a notable artist for early Pokémon TCG cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this Kangaskhan card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle (Base 2): This set expanded the original Base Set with new Pokémon and introduced cards like Kangaskhan that feature unique attacks and higher HP values. The Jungle set is known for its iconic holo rares and is a key expansion for collectors focusing on early Pokémon TCG history.

Note: The release date for this card is unknown, and its tournament legality status is unknown.