Collector’s Guide: Rhyhorn (Jungle #61)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Rhyhorn
• Set: Jungle (Base2)
• Card Number: 61
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 70
• Type: Fighting
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This Rhyhorn card is from the Jungle expansion, the second set in the Base series. It features 70 HP and two attacks:
– Leer: A coin-flip attack that can prevent the Defending Pokémon from attacking Rhyhorn during your opponent’s next turn.
– Horn Attack: Deals 30 damage with a cost of one Fighting and two Colorless energies.

The card has a Fighting type with a Grass weakness (×2) and Lightning resistance (-30). It has a retreat cost of 3.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known alternate print variants. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: base2
– Card number: 61
– Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
– No regulation mark
– No abilities

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork and text.
• Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
• Use a top loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle (Base2): The Jungle set expanded the original Base set with new Pokémon and introduced more strategic options. Rhyhorn #61 is a common Fighting-type Basic Pokémon that fits well into early-game strategies with its disruptive Leer attack and solid Horn Attack damage output.

This Rhyhorn card is a staple common from the Jungle expansion, notable for its classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork and straightforward Fighting-type utility. Its legality status is unknown, so collectors should verify current tournament rules if intending to use it competitively.