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  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Machamp (Team Rocket #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Machamp (Team Rocket #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Machamp (Team Rocket #27)

    Dark Machamp

    Quick Facts

    Dark Machamp is a Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set. It evolves from Dark Machoke and features 70 HP. This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as Rare. It has two attacks: Mega Punch, dealing 30 damage for two Fighting Energy, and Fling, which forces your opponent to shuffle their Active Pokémon and all attached cards back into their deck, provided they have Benched Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). There are no abilities or resistances listed.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (Base)
    • Card Number: 27
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • HP: 70
    • Stage: Stage 2
    • Types: Fighting
    • Legal Status: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing does not have known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code base5-27 and the card number 27 within the Team Rocket set. The card’s flavor text reads: “It is almost impossible to defend against a Machamp’s four powerful arms.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this Dark Machamp card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (Base): This set introduced Dark Pokémon variants, including Dark Machamp, which features unique artwork and a disruptive attack (Fling) that can shuffle the opponent’s Active Pokémon back into their deck, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 27 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Legality: unknown

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    Dark Machamp (Team Rocket) #27

  • Collector’s Guide: Mr. Mime (Base Set 2 #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Mr. Mime (Base Set 2 #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Mr. Mime (Base Set 2 #27)

    Mr. Mime

    Quick Facts

    This Mr. Mime card is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon from the Base Set 2 series. It has 40 HP and features the Pokémon Power Invisible Wall, which prevents damage of 30 or more from attacks while Mr. Mime is not Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Meditate, deals 10 damage plus an additional 10 damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon. The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is classified as Rare.

    • HP: 40
    • Type: Psychic
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    • Base Set 2 #27: The only known printing of this Mr. Mime card is from the Base Set 2 series, identified by the set code “base4” and card number 27. This printing is notable for its unique Pokémon Power “Invisible Wall,” which provides defensive utility uncommon in early sets.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • No alternate print variants are documented for this card.
    • The card has no regulation mark.
    • It does not evolve from any other Pokémon.
    • The card’s flavor text reads: “If interrupted while miming, it will slap around the enemy with its broad hands.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card saver.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the illustration by Ken Sugimori.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle by the edges to prevent fingerprints and surface wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Base Set 2

    This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions with updated card frames and numbering. Mr. Mime #27 stands out for its defensive Pokémon Power and moderate HP, making it a collectible piece for fans of early Psychic-type Pokémon. The set itself is known for its nostalgic value and is a popular target for collectors seeking to complete their Base Set 2 collections.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 27 Rare 40 Ken Sugimori

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    Mr. Mime (Base Set 2) #27

  • Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

    Moltres Fossil 27

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Moltres
    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 27
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Basic
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    This Moltres card is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon known as the legendary bird of fire, with flavor text highlighting its dazzling flame flashes with every wing flap.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Moltres appears in the Fossil set, identified by the set code “base3” and card number 27. It features two attacks:

    • Wildfire: Allows discarding any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres to discard an equal number of cards from the top of the opponent’s deck.
    • Dive Bomb: Deals 80 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing.

    The card has a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). No weaknesses are listed.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. Key identifiers include:

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 27 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Set Code: base3
    • Subtype: Basic
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legal Format: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Moltres card:

    • Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
    • Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    • Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This Moltres is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several iconic Pokémon cards with unique mechanics. It stands out with its discard-based Wildfire attack and high-damage Dive Bomb, reflecting Moltres’s fiery legendary status.

    This guide covers the exact Fossil printing of Moltres (#27) illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its legality status remains unknown, and no additional variants are documented.

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    Moltres (Fossil) #27

  • Collector’s Guide: Snorlax (Jungle #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Snorlax (Jungle #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Snorlax (Jungle 27)

    Snorlax Jungle 27

    Quick Facts

    This Snorlax card is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon from the Jungle expansion of the Base series. It has 90 HP and features the Pokémon Power ability “Thick Skinned,” which prevents Snorlax from becoming Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned unless it is already affected by Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its single attack, Body Slam, deals 30 damage and has a chance to Paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon. The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is classified as Rare.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Jungle (Base series)
    • Card Number: 27
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • HP: 90
    • Type: Colorless
    • Ability: Thick Skinned (prevents certain status conditions)
    • Attack: Body Slam (30 damage, chance to Paralyze)
    • Weakness: Fighting (×2)
    • Resistance: Psychic (-30)
    • Retreat Cost: 4 Colorless Energy

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base2” and card number 27. The card is part of the Jungle set and features the classic Ken Sugimori artwork.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 27 Rare 90 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Snorlax card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle (Base series): This set expanded the original Base set with fan-favorite Pokémon like Snorlax. The Jungle Snorlax card stands out for its high HP and the Thick Skinned ability, making it a notable collector’s piece from this era.

    Legality

    • unknown

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    Snorlax (Jungle) #27

  • Collector’s Guide: Farfetch’d (Base Set #27)

    Collector’s Guide: Farfetch’d (Base Set #27)

    Farfetch’d (Base Set #27) Collector’s Guide

    Farfetch'd Base 27

    Quick Facts

    Farfetch’d from the Base Set (#27) is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Leek Slap, which requires a coin flip and can only be used once per play, and Pot Smash, a straightforward 30-damage attack. The card has a weakness to Lightning (×2), resistance to Fighting (-30), and a retreat cost of 1. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, this card is classified as Uncommon.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 27
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • HP: 50
    • Type: Colorless
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants or alternate art versions. It is identified by the set code “base1” and the card number 27. The card does not have a regulation mark or release date publicly documented.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 27 Uncommon 50 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this vintage card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
    – Avoid excessive handling to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
    – Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: Farfetch’d #27 is part of the original Base Set lineup, showcasing classic Ken Sugimori artwork and simple but thematic gameplay mechanics. Its unique Leek Slap attack adds a strategic element with its one-time use limitation.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base1/base1-27.jpg

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    Farfetch'd (Base Set) #27