Collector’s Guide: Voltorb (Team Rocket #69)

Quick Facts

Voltorb from the Team Rocket set is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features a single attack, Speed Ball, which deals 20 damage for one Lightning Energy. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of one colorless energy. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, this card is classified as Common and is part of the Base series under the set code “base5.” Its flavor text notes that Voltorb is usually found in power plants but can sometimes be seen traveling along power lines in towns.

• HP: 40
• Type: Lightning
• Attack: Speed Ball (20 damage)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

• Team Rocket #69: This is the only known printing of this Voltorb card. It is a Basic Pokémon card from the Team Rocket expansion, identifiable by its set code “base5” and number 69.

Variants & Identifiers

• No alternate print variants are documented for this card.
• The card is identified by its set name “Team Rocket,” number 69, and the illustrator Ken Sugimori.
• The card image can be referenced at: /images/base5/base5-69.jpg

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Voltorb card:
– Store in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent surface wear.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils or dirt transferring to the card.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced dark and mischievous Pokémon themes. Voltorb fits the Lightning-type lineup with a straightforward attack and low HP, reflecting its quick but fragile nature. The card’s flavor text ties into the Team Rocket theme by highlighting Voltorb’s presence in power plants and towns, emphasizing its electric nature and mobility.