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Collector’s Guide: Tinkatuff (Paldea Evolved #103)
Collector’s Guide: Tinkatuff (Paldea Evolved 103)

Character Intro

In the vibrant world of Paldea Evolved, the uncommon Tinkatuff (#103) stands out with its distinctive, fluffy appearance. Boasting 80 HP, this captivating Pokémon is equipped with the formidable attack, Boundless Power. Despite no recorded ability as of yet, collectors eagerly anticipate the unique strategies Tinkatuff might bring to the table.

Quick Facts
- Pokémon: Tinkatuff
- Type: Psychic
- HP: 80
- Stage: Stage 1
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Akira Komayama
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Key Printings

The only known printing for Tinkatuff is the Paldea Evolved set.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are currently known for this card. For identification purposes, use the provided image URL: /images/sv2/sv2-103.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve your Tinkatuff card in optimal condition, store it in a protective sleeve and top-loader or one of the many available Pokémon TCG storage solutions. Keep cards away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures to prevent damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Paldea Evolved (SV2)

The first and only known printing for Tinkatuff is found in the Paldea Evolved set. This expansion features Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet region, offering collectors a chance to expand their collections with new and exciting cards.

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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Espathra (Scarlet Violet #103)
Collector’s Guide: Espathra (Scarlet Violet 103)

Character Intro

In the vibrant world of Scarlet Violet, prepare to meet Espathra, an Uncommon Pokémon with a captivating presence and an impressive HP stat of 110. This Psychic-type Pokémon, numbered #103 in the set, is a must-have for any collector seeking to diversify their deck. Despite its current ability remaining unknown, Espathra’s enigmatic aura only adds to its allure.

Quick Facts
- Type: Psychic
- HP: 110
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
- Abilities: None
- Attacks: Eye Strength, Psychic
- Resistances: Fighting (-30)
- Weaknesses: Darkness (×2)
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Scarlet Violet 103 Uncommon 110 Hitoshi Ariga

Key Printings

This guide covers the single printing of Espathra (SV1-103) from the Scarlet Violet set.

Variants & Identifiers

The provided data does not include any print variants for this card. For identification purposes, refer to the card number (103), series (scarlet_violet), and set code (sv1).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of your Espathra card, store it in a protective sleeve and top-loader, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Regularly clean your collection using a soft brush and deck box to prevent dust accumulation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

The Scarlet Violet set (SV1) is the sole home of Espathra (SV1-103). For more information about this set, consult its dedicated collector’s guide.

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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Espathra (Scarlet Violet #103)
Collector’s Guide: Espathra (Scarlet Violet 103)

Character Intro

In the vibrant world of Scarlet Violet, prepare to meet Espathra, an Uncommon Pokémon with a captivating presence and an impressive HP stat of 110. This Psychic-type Pokémon, numbered #103 in the set, is a must-have for any collector seeking to diversify their deck. Despite its current ability remaining unknown, Espathra’s enigmatic aura only adds to its allure.

Quick Facts
- Type: Psychic
- HP: 110
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
- Abilities: None
- Attacks: Eye Strength, Psychic
- Resistances: Fighting (-30)
- Weaknesses: Darkness (×2)
set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator

Scarlet Violet 103 Uncommon 110 Hitoshi Ariga

Key Printings

This guide covers the single printing of Espathra (SV1-103) from the Scarlet Violet set.

Variants & Identifiers

The provided data does not include any print variants for this card. For identification purposes, refer to the card number (103), series (scarlet_violet), and set code (sv1).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of your Espathra card, store it in a protective sleeve and top-loader, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Regularly clean your collection using a soft brush and deck box to prevent dust accumulation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

The Scarlet Violet set (SV1) is the sole home of Espathra (SV1-103). For more information about this set, consult its dedicated collector’s guide.

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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Super Rod (Neo Genesis #103)
Super Rod (Neo Genesis 103) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Super Rod is a common Trainer card from the Neo Genesis set, numbered 103. It offers practical utility for recovering Pokémon from the discard pile and is a staple for those building versatile decks in the early Neo Genesis series.

Quick Facts

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Neo Genesis 103 Common Keiji Kinebuchi
- Card ID: neo1-103
- Card Name: Super Rod
- Set Code: neo1
- Series: neo
- Stage: None (Trainer card)
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Abilities: None
- Attacks: None
- Rules Text: Flip a coin. If heads, put an Evolution card from your discard pile, if any, into your hand. If tails, put a Basic Pokémon card from your discard pile, if any, into your hand.
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Print Variants: None known
- Flavor Text: Unknown
- Regulation Mark: None
- Image URL: /images/neo1/neo1-103.jpg
Key Printings

The only known printing of Super Rod is from the Neo Genesis set, numbered 103. It is classified as a common card and features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “neo1” and card number “103.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect is simple but can be strategically valuable in casual or collector play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value within the Neo Genesis series.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Neo Genesis: Super Rod appears as a common Trainer card with a useful discard pile retrieval effect. It complements the Neo series’ focus on evolving Pokémon and strategic card recovery.
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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds (Neo Destiny #103)
Collector’s Guide: Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds (Neo Destiny 103)

Character Intro

In the shadows of the Neo Destiny set, a chilling presence emerges: Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds (#103), an uncommon card that stirs unease among collectors. Despite its ominous name and menacing appearance, it boasts no specific HP or ability, instead relying on its unique attack to cause chaos in Pokémon battles.

Quick Facts
- Pokémon: Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds
- Card ID: Neo4-103
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- Image URL (if available): /images/neo4/neo4-103.jpg
Key Printings

The following table lists the printings of Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds:

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Neo Destiny 103 Uncommon Ken Sugimori

Variants & Identifiers

As this is the only known printing of Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds, there are no variants or additional identifiers to be aware of.

Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of your Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds card, store it in a top-loader or one-touch sleeve and place it inside a deck box or binder. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or humidity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Neo Destiny (2001) – The set that introduced Team Rocket’s Evil Deeds, Neo Destiny was the third expansion in the Neo series and featured 134 cards, including several new Pokémon, Trainer cards, and Energy cards.

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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Erika’s Kindness (Gym Challenge #103)
Erika’s Kindness (Gym Challenge 103) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Erika’s Kindness is a rare card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 103. Featuring Erika’s distinct aesthetic and Ken Sugimori’s artwork, it holds a notable spot in Gym-series collections for its rarity and thematic tie to Gym Leaders.

Quick Facts

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Gym Challenge 103 Rare Ken Sugimori
- Card ID: gym2-103
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Stage: None
- Types: None
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Evolves From: None
- Subtypes: None
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and number 103. Its rarity makes it a desirable pull for collectors focused on the Gym series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for Erika’s Kindness.
- Effect text (primary identifier): “Remove 2 damage counters from each Pokémon (yours and your opponent’s) with any damage counters on it. If a Pokémon has just 1 damage counter, remove it.”
- Illustrator credit: Ken Sugimori
Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its healing effect can be strategically valuable in casual play but is not currently supported in official tournament formats.

Care & Storage Tips
- Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Preserve surface and edges to maintain collector value, especially given its rarity and Ken Sugimori artwork.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Gym Challenge (gym2): Erika’s Kindness stands out as a rare Trainer card with a healing effect, contributing to the thematic Gym Challenge set focused on Gym Leaders and their signature strategies. Its lack of HP and stage classification emphasizes its role as a supportive Trainer card rather than a Pokémon.
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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: No Removal Gym (Gym Heroes #103)
No Removal Gym Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

No Removal Gym is a rare Trainer card from the Gym Heroes set, numbered 103. The card’s distinctive design aligns with the Gym Heroes theme, and its rarity makes it a notable addition for collectors of this classic set.

Quick Facts

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Gym Heroes unknown 103 Rare Keiji Kinebuchi
- Card ID: gym1-103
- Stage: Stadium
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Subtypes: Stadium
- Evolves From: None
- Types: None
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
- Flavor Text: Unknown
Key Printings

The only known printing of No Removal Gym is from the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code gym1 and card number 103. This rare card is distinguished by its unique gameplay rule that restricts the use of certain Energy Removal cards.

Variants & Identifiers

No Removal Gym has no known print variants. It can be identified by:
– Rarity: Rare
– Subtype: Stadium
– Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
– Card ID: gym1-103
– Distinguishing features: unique rule text and lack of HP or attacks

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules:
– This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play.
– A player must discard 2 cards from his or her hand in order to play an Energy Removal or Super Energy Removal card.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare Stadium card, store No Removal Gym in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight, bending, and moisture to preserve Keiji Kinebuchi’s artwork and maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Gym Heroes (gym1): No Removal Gym debuts as a rare Stadium card with a strategic gameplay effect that limits Energy Removal cards, adding a layer of complexity to battles within the Gym series.
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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Trader (Legendary Collection #103)
Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Trader (Legendary Collection #103)

Quick Facts
- Card Name: Pokémon Trader
- Set: Legendary Collection
- Card Number: 103
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: Unknown
- Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
- Types: None
- Abilities/Attacks: None
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
- Rules Text: Allows trading one Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from your hand for one from your deck, showing both cards to your opponent and then shuffling your deck.
- Legality: Unknown
- Image:
Key Printings

This exact printing of Pokémon Trader appears in the Legendary Collection set with the set code base6. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is classified as a Rare card. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers
- Set Code: base6
- Card Number: 103
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- Regulation Mark: None
- Print Variants: None known
Care & Storage Tips
- As a Rare card with no special print variants, standard protective measures apply: store in a sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s condition.
- Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it features classic Ken Sugimori artwork.
- Keep the card in a stable environment to prevent warping or discoloration.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with a nostalgic theme. Pokémon Trader #103 serves as a strategic tool card facilitating card trades during gameplay. It stands out for its simple yet effective rule text and classic illustration by Ken Sugimori.
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Legendary Collection 103 Rare Ken Sugimori

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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Item Finder (Base Set 2 #103)
Collector’s Guide: Item Finder (Base Set 2 #103)

Quick Facts
- Card Name: Item Finder
- Set: Base Set 2
- Card Number: 103
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
- HP: Unknown
- Stage: None (Trainer card)
- Type: None (Trainer card)
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Abilities/Attacks: None
- Rules Text: Discard 2 of the other cards from your hand in order to put a Trainer card from your discard pile into your hand.
- Legality: unknown
Key Printings

This exact printing of Item Finder appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by set code “base4” and card number 103. It is a Rare Trainer card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers
- Set Code: base4
- Card Number: 103
- Rarity: Rare
- Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
- Regulation Mark: Unknown
- Print Variants: None known
Collectors can identify this card by its unique artwork and the Base Set 2 logo. The card has no listed weaknesses, resistances, or abilities, as it is a Trainer card.

Care & Storage Tips
- Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches, especially given its rarity.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s color and structural integrity.
- Use a rigid top-loader or a card binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.
- Avoid bending or folding, as the card’s condition significantly affects collector value.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Item Finder. The card retains its original artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and is classified as a Rare Trainer card. It provides strategic value by allowing players to recover Trainer cards from the discard pile at the cost of discarding two cards from their hand.
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Base Set 2 103 Rare Keiji Kinebuchi

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September 24, 2025