Collector’s Guide: Ekans (Fossil Set #46)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Ekans
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Fossil (base3)
• Card Number: 46
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic (×2)
• Flavor Text: Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds such as Pidgey and Spearow whole.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Ekans card is from the Fossil expansion, identified by the set code “base3.” It features two attacks:
– Spit Poison: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned.
– Wrap: Deals 20 damage and may Paralyze the Defending Pokémon on a successful coin flip.

No abilities or special rules are associated with this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• The card is a Basic Pokémon with the Grass type, which is unusual for Ekans in other sets.
• The card does not have a regulation mark or release date specified.

Care & Storage Tips

• As a common card from the Fossil set, preserving the card’s edges and surface is essential to maintain collector value.
• Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the illustrated art by Kagemaru Himeno.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to prevent warping or damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Ekans is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced various Pokémon with unique typings and nostalgic flavor text. The card’s Grass typing and simple attack mechanics reflect the early design style of the set.