Collector’s Guide: Koga’s Ditto (Gym Challenge 10)

Character Intro

Koga’s Ditto is a Rare Holo card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 10. This lively Pokémon has 40 HP and features the attack Pound. Its design captures the quirky essence of Ditto in a compact, collectible form.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -30
• Attacks:
• Giant Growth: Flip a coin; if heads, Koga’s Ditto’s max HP becomes 80 and Pound’s damage increases to 30 until benched.
• Pound: Deals 10 damage.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Koga’s Ditto is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by the card number 10. This Rare Holo version is notable for its holographic foil and Ken Sugimori’s classic illustration style, making it a prized piece for collectors of Gym series cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “gym2” and the card number “10.” The card’s distinct Giant Growth attack and its Psychic resistance are useful identifiers. The holofoil treatment and Ken Sugimori’s artwork further distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its unique Giant Growth attack offers a tactical advantage by temporarily increasing HP and attack damage, but this effect ends if the card is benched.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store Koga’s Ditto in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Koga’s Ditto appears as a Rare Holo Basic Pokémon with a unique attack that enhances its stats temporarily. This set focuses on Gym Leaders’ Pokémon, and this card fits the theme with its strategic Giant Growth ability and classic Ken Sugimori art.