Collector’s Guide: Rhyhorn (Legendary Collection #90)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Rhyhorn
• HP: 70
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
• Card Number: 90
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Rhyhorn card is from the Legendary Collection, a set known for reprinting classic Base Set cards with a distinctive reverse holo pattern. It features two attacks:
– Leer: A coin flip attack that can prevent the Defending Pokémon from attacking next turn, with the effect ending if either Pokémon is benched.
– Horn Attack: Deals 30 damage for a cost of one Fighting and two Colorless energies.

The card’s flavor text highlights Rhyhorn’s massive bones, which are 1,000 times harder than human bones, emphasizing its physical power.

Variants & Identifiers

• This printing has no known print variants.
• The card is identified by its set code “base6” and number 90.
• It has a Fighting type with a retreat cost of 3, a weakness to Grass (×2), and resistance to Lightning (-30).
• No regulation mark is present.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to preserve the holofoil finish typical of the Legendary Collection.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
• Use top loaders or binders with rigid pages for long-term storage.
• Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reintroduced classic cards with updated holofoil patterns and nostalgic appeal. Rhyhorn #90 is a faithful reprint of the Base Set card, maintaining its original artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and classic gameplay mechanics. It is a common card within the set, valued for collectors interested in early Pokémon TCG history and iconic Fighting-type Pokémon.

This Rhyhorn card remains a solid collectible piece for fans of the Legendary Collection and those appreciating classic Pokémon TCG artwork and design. Its legality status is unknown, so it is best considered a collector’s item rather than a tournament staple.