Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Trader (Base Set 2 #106)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Pokémon Trader
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 106
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
• Types: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Pokémon Trader appears exclusively in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by set code base4. It is a rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a renowned artist responsible for many original Pokémon TCG artworks.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• The card has no stage or type classification.
• The card’s unique effect allows you to trade one Basic Pokémon or Evolution card in your hand for another from your deck, showing both cards to your opponent and then shuffling your deck.

Care & Storage Tips

• As a rare card from Base Set 2, preserving the card’s condition is important for collectors.
• Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.
• Maintain a stable environment with low humidity to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Pokémon Trader. It is known for its blend of classic cards with updated artwork and rarity distributions. Pokémon Trader serves as a strategic Trainer card within this set, facilitating deck manipulation.