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  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Magneton (Team Rocket #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Magneton (Team Rocket #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Magneton (Team Rocket #28)

    Dark Magneton

    Quick Facts

    Dark Magneton is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set. It has 60 HP and features two attacks: Sonicboom, which deals 20 damage without applying Weakness and Resistance, and Magnetic Lines, which allows energy manipulation on the opponent’s Benched Pokémon while dealing 30 damage. The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and is classified as Rare.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (base5)
    • Card Number: 28
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 60
    • Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magnemite)
    • Type: Lightning
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Fighting ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Abilities: None
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Dark Magneton does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code base5-28 and is part of the Team Rocket series. The card’s unique flavor text notes the increasing incidents of hackers using Magnetons to damage computer systems.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of your Dark Magneton card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
    – Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.
    – Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent deterioration.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Dark Magneton appears as a Rare Stage 1 Lightning-type card emphasizing energy manipulation and consistent damage output. It fits the darker theme of the Team Rocket set, highlighting a more aggressive and disruptive playstyle.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 28 Rare 60 Miki Tanaka

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    Dark Magneton (Team Rocket) #28

  • Collector’s Guide: Pidgeotto (Base Set 2 #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgeotto (Base Set 2 #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgeotto (Base Set 2 #28)

    Pidgeotto Base Set 2 #28

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Pidgeotto
    • HP: 60
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pidgey)
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 28
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Retreat Cost: 1

    Pidgeotto has two attacks: Whirlwind, which forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon after dealing 20 damage, and Mirror Move, which replicates the damage of the last attack Pidgeotto received.

    The card’s flavor text reads:
    “Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.”

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pidgeotto from the Base Set 2 expansion, card number 28. This printing is notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its inclusion in the Base Set 2 series, a reprint set that revisits original Base Set cards with updated card frames.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base4
    • Subtypes: Stage 1
    • Print Variants: None listed for this exact printing
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legality: unknown

    Collectors can identify this card by its Base Set 2 logo and the card number 28 in the bottom right corner. The card’s rarity symbol is Rare.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Pidgeotto card:

    • Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
    • 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

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic Base Set cards with updated card frames and logos. Pidgeotto #28 retains its original artwork by Ken Sugimori and is classified as a Rare card. It features attacks that emphasize strategic switching and damage reflection, fitting the tactical style of early Pokémon TCG gameplay.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 28 Rare 60 Ken Sugimori

    Legality: unknown

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    Pidgeotto (Base Set 2) #28

  • Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #28)

    Muk Fossil #28

    Quick Facts

    Muk from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It evolves from Grimer and features the Pokémon Power Toxic Gas, which negates all other Pokémon Powers except Toxic Gases unless Muk is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Sludge, costs three Grass Energy and deals 30 damage with a coin flip to potentially Poison the Defending Pokémon. Muk has a Psychic-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 2.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 28
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
    • HP: 70

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Muk does not have known print variants. It is identified by its set code base3-28 and is part of the Fossil series. The card’s unique ability and Grass typing distinguish it from other Muk printings in different sets.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of this rare Fossil Muk card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Maintain in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or moisture damage.
    – Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: Muk appears as a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique Pokémon Power, reflecting its toxic nature. The set focuses on resurrected Pokémon from fossils, and Muk’s design and abilities emphasize its poisonous sludge theme.

    Legality

    • Standard: unknown
    • Expanded: unknown
    • Unlimited: unknown
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 28 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Muk (Fossil) #28

  • Collector’s Guide: Vaporeon (Jungle #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Vaporeon (Jungle #28)

    Vaporeon (Jungle #28) Collector’s Guide

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Vaporeon
    • Set: Jungle (Base Set 2)
    • Card Number: 28
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • Legality: unknown
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    This Vaporeon card is from the Jungle expansion, part of the Base Set 2 series. It features two attacks: Quick Attack, which involves a coin flip to determine extra damage, and Water Gun, which increases damage based on attached Water Energy beyond the attack cost. The card has no abilities, resistances, or special rules beyond its attacks and standard retreat cost.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this exact Jungle Vaporeon card. It is identified by its set code “base2,” card number 28, and the distinctive illustration by Kagemaru Himeno. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it carries no regulation mark.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 28 Rare 80 Kagemaru Himeno

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Jungle Vaporeon card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection during handling and display.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle (Base Set 2): This set expanded on the original Base Set with new Pokémon and reprints, including this Vaporeon card. It is notable for its classic artwork and gameplay mechanics from the early Pokémon TCG era. The Jungle Vaporeon stands out with its balanced HP and versatile Water-type attacks, making it a collectible highlight of the set.

    For collectors seeking this specific Jungle Vaporeon, focus on condition and authenticity, as its legality status remains unknown and it holds nostalgic value within the Base Set 2 series.

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    Vaporeon (Jungle) #28

  • Collector’s Guide: Growlithe (Base Set #28)

    Collector’s Guide: Growlithe (Base Set #28)

    Growlithe (Base Set #28) Collector’s Guide

    Quick Facts

    Growlithe from the Base Set is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It features a single attack, Flare, which deals 20 damage and requires one Fire and one Colorless Energy. The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is classified as Uncommon rarity. It has a retreat cost of 1 and a Water-type weakness (×2). The card’s flavor text highlights Growlithe’s territorial nature: “Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.”

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 28
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Stage: Basic
    • Types: Fire
    • HP: 60
    • Attack: Flare (20 damage)

    Variants & Identifiers

    This Growlithe card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by the set code “base1” and card number 28. There is no regulation mark or additional subtype beyond Basic.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Growlithe card:
    – Store it in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep it 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

    • Base Set: This Growlithe card is part of the original Base Set, known for its iconic artwork by Ken Sugimori and foundational role in the Pokémon TCG. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, with legality currently unknown.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 28 Uncommon 60 Ken Sugimori

    Growlithe Base Set #28

    Legality: unknown

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    Growlithe (Base Set) #28