Venonat (Base Set 2 #97) Collectors Guide
Quick Facts
Venonat from Base Set 2 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features two attacks: Stun Spore, which can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip, and Leech Life, which deals damage and heals Venonat by removing damage counters equal to the damage dealt. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Common rarity.
Key Printings
- Set: Base Set 2
- Card Number: 97
- Rarity: Common
- Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP: 40
- Type: Grass
- Stage: Basic
Variants & Identifiers
This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base4 and card number 97. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set 2 | 97 | Common | 40 | Mitsuhiro Arita |
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the condition and value of this Venonat 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 binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set 2: This Venonat is part of the Base Set 2 series, a reprint set that includes many fan-favorite cards from the original Base Set with updated card frames and artwork. It retains the classic gameplay mechanics and art style by Mitsuhiro Arita, making it a nostalgic piece for collectors.
Legality: unknown
Image: /images/base4/base4-97.jpg
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