Collector’s Guide: Meowth (Team Rocket #62)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Meowth
• HP: 40
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 62
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Legality: unknown

Meowth from the Team Rocket set is a Basic Colorless Pokémon with moderate HP. It features a single attack, Coin Hurl, which allows you to flip a coin to potentially deal 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Meowth from the Team Rocket set, card number 62. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, known for her classic Pokémon artwork style.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base5
• Subtypes: Basic
• Attack: Coin Hurl (flip a coin to deal 20 damage to an opponent’s Pokémon; ignores Weakness and Resistance)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “A popular Pokémon that earns money for its owner with its ‘Pay Day’ ability.”
• Print Variants: None listed

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of your Meowth Team Rocket card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced darker-themed cards featuring the notorious Team Rocket Pokémon. Meowth #62 fits the theme as a common Basic Pokémon with a unique coin-flip attack, reflecting its mischievous nature.