Ponyta (Team Rocket 64) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Ponyta card is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 64. It has 50 HP and features the attack Ember, which requires discarding a Fire Energy attached to Ponyta to deal 30 damage. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Water-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and classified as Common rarity. The card’s flavor text describes Ponyta as a gentle grass-eater that allows riders but warns about its burning mane.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 64
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 50
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Ponyta printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code “base5” and card number 64. The card does not have a regulation mark or any special subtypes beyond Basic.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common Ponyta card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its condition. Given its unknown legality status, collectors should focus on physical preservation rather than tournament use.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket: This Ponyta is part of the Team Rocket expansion, known for featuring Dark and Poison-type Pokémon alongside classic Fire-types like Ponyta. It maintains simple gameplay mechanics with a single attack and no abilities, reflecting the early TCG design style.

Legality: unknown
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