Dewgong (Base Set 2 #36) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Dewgong from Base Set 2 is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Seel. It has 80 HP and features two attacks: Aurora Beam, dealing 50 damage, and Ice Beam, which deals 30 damage and can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a weakness to Lightning (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as Uncommon rarity.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 36
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 80
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Seel)
• Type: Water
• Attacks: Aurora Beam (50 damage), Ice Beam (30 damage with potential Paralysis)
• Flavor Text: “Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.”
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Dewgong printing has no known print variants or regulation marks. It is identified by the set code “base4” and card number 36. The card is part of the Base Set 2 series.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition and value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Given its Uncommon rarity and age, maintaining mint or near-mint condition is ideal for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic Pokémon cards with updated artwork and layout. Dewgong #36 maintains its role as a solid Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with balanced HP and useful attacks. The card is a staple for collectors focusing on the Base Set 2 series.

Legality: unknown
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