Collector’s Guide: Diglett (Team Rocket #52)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Diglett
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 52
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Legality: unknown

Diglett from the Team Rocket set is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with 40 HP. It features two attacks: Dig Under, which deals 10 damage to an opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance, and Scratch, which deals 20 damage. The card has a Lightning resistance (-30) and a Grass weakness (×2), with no retreat cost.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Diglett appears only in the Team Rocket set, identified by the set code “base5” and card number 52. It is illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and classified as a Common rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Team Rocket
• Set Code: base5
• Card Number: 52
• Rarity: Common
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Resistance: Lightning (-30)
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: “It follows Onixes in their tunnels, looking for scraps of food they have left behind.”
• Print Variants: None reported

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Common card:
– Store in a protective sleeve to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Avoid excessive handling to preserve edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced a darker theme featuring Pokémon associated with the villainous Team Rocket. Diglett fits the set’s underground motif, depicted following Onixes in tunnels. The card is a straightforward Basic Fighting-type with simple attacks and modest HP, reflecting its role as a common, early-game Pokémon in the set.