Collector’s Guide: PlusPower (Base Set 2 #113)

Quick Facts

PlusPower is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Base Set 2 series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card features a simple but strategic effect: when attached to your Active Pokémon, it boosts that Pokémon’s attack damage by 10 if the attack deals damage after applying Weakness and Resistance. However, PlusPower must be discarded at the end of your turn.

• Card Number: 113
• Set: Base Set 2
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of PlusPower from Base Set 2, identified by the set code “base4” and card number 113. No alternate print variants are known for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Set Code: base4
• Card Number: 113
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of your PlusPower card:
– Store in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to avoid fading and warping.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.
– Store in a cool, dry place to maintain card integrity over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: PlusPower appears as an Uncommon Trainer card designed to enhance attack damage temporarily. It is part of a reprint set that combines cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, offering collectors and players a chance to obtain classic cards with updated artwork and layout.