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  • Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

    Pidgey

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Pidgey
    • HP: 40
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Rarity: Common
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 86
    • Legality: unknown

    Pidgey is a Basic Pokémon known for its modest HP and simple attack. It features the attack Whirlwind, which deals 10 damage and forces the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one from their Bench after damage is dealt. This card has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Lightning weakness (×2).

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pidgey from the Base Set 2 expansion, card number 86. This printing is notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its inclusion in the Base Set 2, a reprint set that combines cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base4
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
    • Attack: Whirlwind (2 Colorless energy, 10 damage)
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • Flavor Text: “A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.”
    • Evolves From: None

    No alternate print variants or special editions are noted for this exact printing.

    Care & Storage Tips

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

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints popular cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, making classic cards like Pidgey accessible to collectors and players alike. The Pidgey card retains its original artwork and stats, serving as a staple Basic Pokémon with straightforward gameplay utility.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 86 Common 40 Ken Sugimori

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    Pidgey (Base Set 2) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

    Pokémon Flute

    Quick Facts

    Pokémon Flute is an Uncommon Trainer card from the original Base set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card features a unique effect that allows you to choose one Basic Pokémon card from your opponent’s discard pile and put it onto their Bench, provided their Bench is not full. It has no HP, attacks, abilities, or weaknesses, and requires no retreat cost.

    • Card Number: 86
    • Set: Base
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pokémon Flute from the Base set, identified by set code “base1” and card number 86. No alternate print variants are known for this card.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base
    • Set Code: base1
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Print Variants: None known

    Care & Storage Tips

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

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: Pokémon Flute (#86) is a Trainer card with a strategic effect that can influence the opponent’s Bench by retrieving a Basic Pokémon from their discard pile. It is part of the foundational cards that shaped early gameplay dynamics.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 86 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi

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    Pokémon Flute (Base Set) #86