Collector’s Guide: Koga’s Arbok (Gym Challenge #25)

Koga’s Arbok Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Koga’s Arbok is a rare card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 25. This 90 HP Pokémon features the attack Poison Power and captures Arbok’s intimidating presence in battle.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
Gym Challenge 25 Rare 90 Ken Sugimori
  • Type: Grass
  • Stage: Stage 1
  • Retreat Cost: 2
  • Weakness: Psychic ×2
  • Evolves From: Koga’s Ekans
  • Attacks:
  • Poison Buildup: Poisons Koga’s Arbok.
  • Poison Power: Deals 20 damage (40 if poisoned) and poisons the Defending Pokémon.
  • Abilities: None
  • Flavor Text: Unknown
  • Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Gym Challenge (set code “gym2”), card number 25. It is a rare card with classic Ken Sugimori artwork, highly regarded among collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include its Grass type, Stage 1 subtype, and poison-focused attacks. Image reference: /images/gym2/gym2-25.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

  • Legality: unknown
  • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  • Its playability in casual or other formats is not specified.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and age, a stable environment helps prevent surface and edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • Gym Challenge: Features Koga’s Arbok as a rare Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with poison-themed attacks and classic Ken Sugimori artwork, representing Koga’s signature Arbok.

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