Collector’s Guide: Bellsprout (Base Set 2 #66)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Bellsprout
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 66
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bellsprout is from the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4.” It features two attacks: Vine Whip, which deals 10 damage for one Grass energy, and Call for Family, allowing you to search your deck for a Basic Bellsprout and place it on your Bench (if space allows). The card has a retreat cost of one and a Fire-type weakness (×2). There are no abilities or resistances on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is a Basic Pokémon card with the subtype “Basic” and no regulation mark. The illustrator is Kagemaru Himeno, known for detailed and classic artwork in early Pokémon TCG sets.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this card, 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 common rarity, maintaining near-mint condition can enhance its appeal to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many original Base Set cards with updated card borders and minor text changes. Bellsprout #66 retains its classic design and functionality, making it a staple Basic Grass-type Pokémon for collectors focusing on early expansions.

This guide covers all known details for the Base Set 2 Bellsprout card (#66). Release date and additional legality details remain unknown.