Erika’s Bulbasaur Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Erika’s Bulbasaur from the Gym Challenge set is an Uncommon card (number 39). This lively Pokémon has 50 HP and features the attack Sleep Seed, offering collectors a charming glimpse into the early Gym Challenge series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Attacks:
• Sleep Seed: Deals 10 damage and puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep.
• Errand-Running: Costs two Grass energy; flip a coin to search your deck for a Trainer card if heads.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 39. It is a single uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. The card can be identified by its unique card ID “gym2-39” and the classic Ken Sugimori illustration. The image for this printing is located at /images/gym2/gym2-39.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the Ken Sugimori artwork and card condition.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Erika’s Bulbasaur appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with useful status and search abilities, fitting well into thematic Gym decks. Its modest HP and straightforward attacks make it a nostalgic piece for collectors of the Gym series.

This card remains a vivid example of early Gym Challenge design and is a worthy addition for collectors focusing on Erika’s team or Grass-type Pokémon.