Kangaskhan (Base Set 2 #26) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set: Base Set 2 (Base4)
• Card Number: 26
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Legality: unknown

Kangaskhan is a Basic Colorless Pokémon with two attacks. The first, Fetch, allows you to draw a card for a single Colorless Energy. The second, Comet Punch, requires four Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage times the number of heads flipped from four coins. The card features flavor text noting that the infant Kangaskhan rarely leaves its mother’s pouch until age three.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Base Set 2 printing of Kangaskhan, card number 26. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare card. This printing does not have any known print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base4
• Subtypes: Basic
• Series: base
• Print Variants: None known
• Regulation Mark: None
• Release Date: Unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Kangaskhan card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This Kangaskhan is part of the Base Set 2 reprint series, which revisits classic Base Set cards with updated card borders and minor text changes. It retains the original artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and maintains its status as a Rare card with solid HP and versatile attacks.