Oddish (Neo Genesis 68) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Oddish from the Neo Genesis set is a Common card numbered 68. This lively Pokémon has 40 HP and features the attack Absorb. Its straightforward design makes it a charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “Awakened by moonlight, it roams actively at night. In the day it stays quietly underground.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Oddish is from the Neo Genesis set, card number 68, and is classified as a Common rarity. It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions printed on this card.

• Attacks:
• “Hide,” which can prevent all effects of attacks on Oddish during the opponent’s next turn if a coin flip is heads.
• “Absorb,” which deals 20 damage and heals Oddish by removing damage counters based on the damage dealt.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Oddish card. Key identifiers include its set code “neo1,” card number 68, and the illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with the Neo Genesis design style.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited due to low HP and modest attack power, but its “Hide” attack offers a strategic defensive option.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a common card that may be found in many collections but can still benefit from careful handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Genesis: This set introduced Oddish as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique defensive ability (“Hide”) and a healing attack (“Absorb”). It fits the set’s theme of early-generation Pokémon with simple but effective mechanics. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Oddish’s nocturnal behavior, adding character depth to the set’s roster.