Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Breeder (Base Set 2 #105)

Quick Facts

• Name: Pokémon Breeder
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 105
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (Trainer card)
• Type: None
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Legality: unknown

This card is a Trainer card from the Base Set 2 series, featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori. It does not have HP, types, or attacks, as it is not a Pokémon but a Trainer card.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4” and card number 105. It is classified as a Rare card. The card’s primary function is described by its rule text:

“Put a Stage 2 Evolution card from your hand on the matching Basic Pokémon. You can only play this card when you would be allowed to evolve that Pokémon anyway.”

No additional abilities or attacks are present.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card within the Base Set 2 series. The card does not have a regulation mark or subtype.

Care & Storage Tips

• As a rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, preserving the card’s condition is important for collectors.
• Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a card binder designed for rare cards to prevent bending or edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This card is part of the Base Set 2 expansion, which reprints and updates cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions. The Pokémon Breeder card serves as a strategic Trainer card to accelerate evolution by allowing the placement of Stage 2 Evolution cards directly onto their matching Basic Pokémon, streamlining gameplay.

This guide covers the exact printing of the Pokémon Breeder card from Base Set 2, providing collectors with essential information for identification, care, and understanding its role within the set.