Collector’s Guide: Voltorb (Base Set 2 #98)

Quick Facts

Voltorb from Base Set 2 (#98) is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features a single attack, Tackle, which deals 10 damage for one Colorless Energy. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Fighting-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and classified as Common rarity. The card’s flavor text notes that Voltorb is “Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.”

Key Printings

This specific printing is from the Base Set 2 series, identified by the set code “base4.” It is a straightforward Basic Pokémon card with no abilities and no evolutions. The card does not have a regulation mark or any resistances.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set name, card number, and illustrator.

• Card ID: base4-98
• Pokémon: Voltorb
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Tackle (10 damage)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
• Legality: unknown
• Image URL: /images/base4/base4-98.jpg

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Common card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Given its age and potential collector interest, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set with updated artwork and card numbering. Voltorb #98 is a faithful representation of the original Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, maintaining simple gameplay mechanics suitable for early-stage decks.

This Voltorb card is a solid collectible for fans of the Base Set 2 series and Lightning-type Pokémon enthusiasts. Its straightforward design and classic flavor text make it a nostalgic piece for collectors.