Collector’s Guide: Drowzee (Team Rocket #54)

Quick Facts

This Drowzee card is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket expansion of the Base series. It has 50 HP and features the Pokémon Power Long-Distance Hypnosis, which can put either the Defending Pokémon or your own Active Pokémon to Sleep depending on a coin flip. Its attack, Nightmare, deals 10 damage and also causes the Defending Pokémon to fall Asleep. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Common rarity.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (Base series)
• Card Number: 54
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 50
• Stage: Basic
• Types: Psychic
• Abilities: Long-Distance Hypnosis (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Nightmare (10 damage)

Variants & Identifiers

This printing does not have any known print variants. It is identified by its set code base5, card number 54, and the Team Rocket logo. The card’s flavor text reads:
“Not popular with girls because of its attitude. Can often be heard muttering to itself in a low voice.”

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, especially the illustrated area by Kagemaru Himeno. Keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent warping or discoloration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (Base series): Introduced Dark-type Pokémon and featured a darker theme. This Drowzee card fits the set’s psychic and sleep-related mechanics, showcasing status effects through its ability and attack.

Legality

• Standard: unknown
• Expanded: unknown
• Unlimited: unknown