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  • Collector’s Guide: Graveler (Neo Revelation #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Graveler (Neo Revelation #30)

    Graveler (Neo Revelation 30) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Graveler from Neo Revelation is an uncommon card (#30) with 70 HP and the attack Rock Tumble. Its rugged, classic design makes it a nice pickup for Neo-era and Fighting-type collectors.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Neo Revelation 30 Uncommon 70 Yukiko Baba
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Geodude)
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Attacks:
    • Earthquake: Deals 40 damage but also does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon.
    • Rock Tumble: Deals 50 damage and ignores Resistance.
    • Flavor Text: “With a free and uncaring nature, it doesn’t mind if pieces break off while it rolls down mountains.”
    • Illustrator: Yukiko Baba
    • Set: Neo Revelation (neo3)
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Uncommon

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Neo Revelation printing of Graveler, card number 30. It is a Fighting-type Stage 1 card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate artworks for this exact card. Identification is straightforward via set code “neo3” and card number 30; the Yukiko Baba illustration is a clear visual identifier.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer moderate damage with strategic trade-offs, notably Earthquake’s self-damage to each of your Benched Pokémon.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a snug, protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and humidity. Given its uncommon rarity and vintage status, preserving the illustration surface and edges is key.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Neo Revelation: Features Graveler as a solid Fighting-type Stage 1 with balanced HP and impactful attacks—well-suited for collections focused on the Neo series and Fighting-type Pokémon.

    Graveler (Neo Revelation) #30

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    Graveler (Neo Revelation) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Unown [X] (Neo Destiny #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [X] (Neo Destiny #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [X] (Neo Destiny 30)

    Character Intro

    Unown X, the elusive enigma from the Neo Destiny set (30/ND), is a rare find for any dedicated collector. With 50 HP and the mysterious ability [XXXXX], this cryptic Pokémon unleashes the Hidden Power attack, adding an element of surprise to every battle.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 50
    • Illustrator: CR CG gangs
    • Rarity: Rare
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Neo Destiny 30 Rare 50 CR CG gangs

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Neo Destiny printing of Unown [X].

    Variants & Identifiers

    The provided data does not include any print variants for this card. For identification purposes, refer to the card number (30) and the illustrator (CR CG gangs).

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of your Unown [X] card, store it in a deck protector or top-loader, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Neo Destiny (set_code: neo4) – This set introduced Unown [X], a Psychic-type Pokémon with an intriguing ability that modifies the damage output of its Hidden Power attack based on coin flips.

    Unown [X] (Neo Destiny) #30

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    Unown [X] (Neo Destiny) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Sabrina’s Golduck (Gym Challenge #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Sabrina’s Golduck (Gym Challenge #30)

    Sabrina’s Golduck Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Sabrina’s Golduck from the Gym Challenge set is a rare card numbered 30. It features a solid 70 HP and highlights the sleek, aquatic power of Golduck in a clean, straightforward design.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 30 Rare 70 Ken Sugimori
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Abilities: None
    • Attacks:
    • Damage Shift: Move 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon to the Defending Pokémon.
    • Water Spray: Flip a coin; if heads, 40 damage, if tails, 20 damage.
    • Flavor Text: Unknown
    • Regulation Mark: None

    Key Printings

    The key printing of Sabrina’s Golduck is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code “gym2” and card number 30. This rare card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is notable for its unique attacks and evolution from Sabrina’s Psyduck.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card ID “gym2-30” and its distinctive artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card features the Water type and the Stage 1 subtype, with no special regulation mark.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic attacks allow for damage manipulation and variable damage output, which may offer interesting play options in casual or collector-focused formats.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated front—to preserve condition, value, and visual appeal.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge: Sabrina’s Golduck appears as a rare Stage 1 Water-type card evolving from Sabrina’s Psyduck. It features two attacks that provide tactical flexibility, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The card’s release date remains unknown, adding to its collectible intrigue.

    Sabrina's Golduck

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    Sabrina's Golduck (Gym Challenge) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Misty’s Goldeen (Gym Heroes #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Misty’s Goldeen (Gym Heroes #30)

    Misty’s Goldeen: Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Misty’s Goldeen from the Gym Heroes set is a rare card numbered 30. This vibrant Pokémon has 30 HP and features the attack Horn Hazard. Its design captures the essence of Goldeen with a lively and dynamic pose.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Heroes 30 Rare 30 Ken Sugimori
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Basic
    • Attack: Horn Hazard (30 damage, requires a Water energy, flip a coin—if tails, no damage)
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown
    • Flavor Text: Unknown
    • Abilities: None

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the original Gym Heroes printing of Misty’s Goldeen, card number 30. It is classified as a Rare card and is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a prominent artist in the Pokémon TCG community.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this exact printing. Identification is straightforward by the set code “gym1” and card number 30. The card’s rarity symbol and illustrator credit further assist in authenticating this printing.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its single attack and low HP make it a modest choice for casual play rather than competitive decks.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the vivid Ken Sugimori artwork and the card’s condition, store Misty’s Goldeen in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Heroes: This set features Gym Leader-themed cards, including Misty’s Goldeen, emphasizing Water-type Pokémon with unique artwork and nostalgic appeal. The set is known for its classic illustrations and thematic consistency.

    Misty's Goldeen

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    Misty's Goldeen (Gym Heroes) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Sabrina’s Golduck (Gym Challenge #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Sabrina’s Golduck (Gym Challenge #30)

    Sabrina’s Golduck Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Sabrina’s Golduck from the Gym Challenge set is a rare card numbered 30. It features a solid 70 HP and highlights the sleek, aquatic power of Golduck in a clean, straightforward design.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 30 Rare 70 Ken Sugimori
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Abilities: None
    • Attacks:
    • Damage Shift: Move 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon to the Defending Pokémon.
    • Water Spray: Flip a coin; if heads, 40 damage, if tails, 20 damage.
    • Flavor Text: Unknown
    • Regulation Mark: None

    Key Printings

    The key printing of Sabrina’s Golduck is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code “gym2” and card number 30. This rare card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is notable for its unique attacks and evolution from Sabrina’s Psyduck.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card ID “gym2-30” and its distinctive artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card features the Water type and the Stage 1 subtype, with no special regulation mark.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic attacks allow for damage manipulation and variable damage output, which may offer interesting play options in casual or collector-focused formats.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated front—to preserve condition, value, and visual appeal.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge: Sabrina’s Golduck appears as a rare Stage 1 Water-type card evolving from Sabrina’s Psyduck. It features two attacks that provide tactical flexibility, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The card’s release date remains unknown, adding to its collectible intrigue.

    Sabrina's Golduck

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    Sabrina's Golduck (Gym Challenge) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Legendary Collection #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Legendary Collection #30)

    Moltres – Legendary Collection (Base6-30) Collector’s Guide

    base6-30

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Moltres
    • Set: Legendary Collection
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Basic
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This Moltres card from the Legendary Collection is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 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 your opponent’s deck.
    – Dive Bomb: Deals 80 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing.

    It has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a retreat cost of 2. No abilities or weaknesses are listed.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base6
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Print Variants: None documented
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Flavor Text: “Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of this rare card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
    – Handle with clean hands or gloves to avoid oils and dirt.
    – Avoid bending or stacking heavy items on top of the card.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a unique reverse holo pattern, celebrating iconic Pokémon like Moltres. The card maintains its original artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, making it a prized collectible for fans of legendary Fire-type Pokémon.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 30 Rare 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Moltres (Legendary Collection) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #30)

    Quick Facts

    Dark Vileplume is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It has 60 HP and evolves from Dark Gloom. This card features the Pokémon Power Hay Fever, which prevents the use of Trainer cards while Dark Vileplume is active unless it is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Petal Whirlwind, requires three Grass Energy and deals 30 damage per heads flipped, with a chance to Confuse the opponent’s Pokémon. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of two.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (Base series)
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • HP: 60
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Dark Vileplume has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base5 and card number 30. The card’s distinct features include the Pokémon Power Hay Fever and the attack Petal Whirlwind, as well as the flavor text referencing Vileplume’s strong-smelling pollen deterring other Pokémon.

    base5-30

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this rare 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. Given its age and rarity, maintaining mint or near-mint condition is crucial for collectors.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon variants, including Dark Vileplume, adding a thematic twist with shadowy versions of classic Pokémon. Dark Vileplume stands out with its disruptive Pokémon Power and a damage-scaling attack, fitting the set’s darker motif.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 30 Rare 60 Kagemaru Himeno

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    Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Snorlax (Base Set 2 #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Snorlax (Base Set 2 #30)

    Snorlax – Base Set 2 Collector’s Guide

    base4-30

    Quick Facts

    This Snorlax card from Base Set 2 is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It features the Pokémon Power Thick Skinned, which prevents Snorlax from becoming Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned unless it is already affected by those conditions. Its sole attack, Body Slam, deals 30 damage and has a chance to Paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2), Psychic resistance (-30), and a retreat cost of 4.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Stage: Basic
    • Types: Colorless
    • HP: 90

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base4 and card number 30. The card is part of the Base Set 2 series and is commonly referenced as “Snorlax Base Set 2 30.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare 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, and handle it with clean hands or gloves.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic Base Set cards with updated card frames and minor text changes. Snorlax remains a fan-favorite due to its high HP and useful Pokémon Power, making it a notable collectible from this set.

    Legality

    • Standard: unknown
    • Expanded: unknown
    • Unlimited: unknown
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 30 Rare 90 Ken Sugimori

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    Snorlax (Base Set 2) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Zapdos (Fossil Set #30)

    base3-30

    Quick Facts

    Zapdos from the Fossil set is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features a powerful attack, Thunderstorm, which can damage all of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon based on coin flips, but also inflicts self-damage. This card has a Fighting-type resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 2. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare card.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Stage: Basic
    • Type: Lightning
    • Attack: Thunderstorm (costs 4 Lightning Energy, deals 40 damage plus potential additional damage to opponent’s Benched Pokémon)

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base3” and card number 30. The card does not have a regulation mark or known release date. Its legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 30 Rare 80 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Zapdos card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider using a top-loader or a graded case for long-term storage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This set introduced several legendary Pokémon including Zapdos, featuring unique artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The Fossil Zapdos stands out for its multi-target Thunderstorm attack, which can strategically damage multiple opponent Pokémon but requires careful energy management due to self-inflicted damage.

    Legality: unknown

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    Zapdos (Fossil) #30

  • Collector’s Guide: Victreebel (Jungle #30)

    Collector’s Guide: Victreebel (Jungle #30)

    Victreebel (Jungle 30) Collector’s Guide

    base2-30

    Quick Facts

    Victreebel from the Jungle set is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It evolves from Weepinbell and features two attacks: Lure, which allows switching an opponent’s Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon, and Acid, which deals 20 damage and can prevent the Defending Pokémon from retreating next turn if a coin flip is heads. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare card.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Jungle
    • Card Number: 30
    • Rarity: Rare
    • HP: 80
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Stage: Stage 2
    • Type: Grass
    • Legal Status: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base2” and card number 30. The card is part of the original Jungle expansion, notable for its classic artwork and gameplay mechanics.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 30 Rare 80 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Victreebel 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, and handle it with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle: This set introduced several Stage 2 evolutions like Victreebel, expanding the strategic depth of the game. The Jungle Victreebel card is prized for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its utility in gameplay with disruptive and damage-dealing attacks.

    Legality: unknown

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    Victreebel (Jungle) #30