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  • Collector’s Guide: Brock’s Ninetales (Gym Challenge #3)

    Brock’s Ninetales Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Brock’s Ninetales from the Gym Challenge set is a Rare Holo Stage 1 card with 70 HP. Featuring the Shapeshift Pokémon Power and the Will-o’-the-wisp attack, this card offers distinctive gameplay flavor and eye-catching holographic appeal. As card number 3, it stands out with its vibrant holo finish.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 3 Rare Holo 70 Ken Sugimori
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Brock’s Vulpix)
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Water ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Attack: Will-o’-the-wisp (30 damage, costs 2 Fire energy)
    • Ability: Shapeshift (Pokémon Power) allows attaching an Evolution card from hand to Brock’s Ninetales, treating it as that Pokémon temporarily.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Gym Challenge set (set code “gym2”), card number 3. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The release date for this printing is unknown.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
    – The unique Shapeshift Pokémon Power
    – Evolution line: evolves from Brock’s Vulpix
    – Rare Holo rarity
    – Placement as card number 3 in Gym Challenge

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
    • Shapeshift cannot be used if Brock’s Ninetales is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed, and any attached Evolution cards must be discarded in those conditions.

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Use sleeves and a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
    • Avoid bending or scratching, especially along edges and the holofoil surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge: Introduced Brock’s Ninetales as a rare holo Stage 1 card with a unique ability that enhances gameplay versatility. The card fits the Fire-type theme and features Ken Sugimori’s signature artwork style.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Charizard (Legendary Collection #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Charizard (Legendary Collection #3)

    Charizard (Legendary Collection #3) Collector’s Guide

    Quick Facts

    This Charizard card is a Stage 2 Fire-type Pokémon from the Legendary Collection set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It features 120 HP and a Rare Holo rarity. The card is notable for its Pokémon Power “Energy Burn,” which allows all Energy attached to Charizard to be treated as Fire Energy during your turn, and its powerful “Fire Spin” attack that deals 100 damage but requires discarding two Energy cards. It has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Water weakness (×2), with a retreat cost of 3.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
    • Card Number: 3
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Charmeleon)
    • Type: Fire

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing does not have known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and card number “3.” The card is part of the “other” series and is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The regulation mark is unknown.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this Rare Holo Charizard:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and hard case to prevent scratches and bends.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the holofoil and card art.
    – Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping.
    – Handle with clean hands or gloves to avoid oils and dirt.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a distinctive foil pattern. Charizard #3 stands out as a powerful Stage 2 Fire-type with iconic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, maintaining its popularity among collectors and fans of the original Base Set era.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 3 Rare Holo 120 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Charizard (Legendary Collection) #3

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    Charizard (Legendary Collection) #3

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Blastoise (Team Rocket #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Blastoise (Team Rocket #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Blastoise (Team Rocket #3)

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    Quick Facts

    Dark Blastoise is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 70 HP and features two attacks: Hydrocannon, which deals 30 damage plus additional damage based on attached Water Energy, and Rocket Tackle, which inflicts self-damage but can prevent damage on the next opponent’s turn. This card is classified as a Rare Holo and has a retreat cost of 2. It is weak to Lightning-type attacks with a ×2 multiplier. The card’s legality status is unknown.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (base5)
    • Card Number: 3
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Dark Wartortle)
    • Type: Water
    • HP: 70

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing does not have known print variants. Key identifiers include the set code “base5-3” and the card’s unique attacks and artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card is part of the original Team Rocket expansion, notable for its dark-themed Pokémon.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil and card condition, store Dark Blastoise in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value. Use a top loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Introduced Dark Pokémon and featured darker, more aggressive artwork and themes. Dark Blastoise stands out as a powerful Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon with unique attacks that emphasize energy management and tactical defense.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 3 Rare Holo 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Legality: unknown

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    Dark Blastoise (Team Rocket) #3

  • Collector’s Guide: Chansey (Base Set 2 #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Chansey (Base Set 2 #3)

    Chansey (Base Set 2 #3) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Chansey
    • HP: 120
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 3
    • Legality: unknown

    Chansey is a Basic Colorless Pokémon with 120 HP, notable for its high HP in the Base Set 2 series. It has a Psychic resistance of -30 and a Fighting weakness ×2. Its retreat cost is 1 Colorless energy.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Chansey appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified as card number 3. It features the classic Ken Sugimori artwork and is classified as a Rare Holo card.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base4
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Attacks:
    • Scrunch: Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage done to Chansey during your opponent’s next turn (other attack effects still apply).
    • Double-edge: Deals 80 damage but Chansey does 80 damage to itself.
    • Flavor Text: “A rare and elusive Pokémon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch it.”
    • Resistance: Psychic -30
    • Weakness: Fighting ×2

    No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To maintain the value and condition of this Rare Holo Chansey card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the holofoil surface. Use a top-loader or a rigid card holder for long-term preservation.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints classic Base Set cards with updated aesthetics and holofoil treatments. Chansey #3 stands out due to its high HP and defensive capabilities, making it a sought-after card for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 3 Rare Holo 120 Ken Sugimori

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    Chansey (Base Set 2) #3

  • Collector’s Guide: Ditto (Fossil #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Ditto (Fossil #3)

    Ditto (Fossil 3) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    Ditto from the Fossil set is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features the unique Pokémon Power Transform, allowing Ditto to copy the Defending Pokémon’s attributes and type, except when affected by special conditions like Asleep or Confused. This card has a retreat cost of 1, a Fighting-type weakness (×2), and Psychic resistance (-30). It is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and is classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 3
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 50
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 3. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion and is a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and top loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle by edges to prevent fingerprints and scratches.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil: Ditto appears as a Rare Holo with its signature Transform ability, emphasizing its unique role in gameplay by mimicking opposing Pokémon. This set is notable for introducing several fan-favorite Pokémon and expanding the early TCG meta.

    Legality

    • Standard: unknown
    • Expanded: unknown
    • Unlimited: unknown
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 3 Rare Holo 50 Keiji Kinebuchi

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    Ditto (Fossil) #3

  • Collector’s Guide: Flareon (Jungle #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Flareon (Jungle #3)

    Collector’s Guide: Flareon (Jungle 3) – Base Set 2

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    Quick Facts

    Flareon from the Jungle expansion of the Base Set 2 series is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, this Rare Holo card features two attacks: Quick Attack, which involves a coin flip to determine additional damage, and Flamethrower, requiring the discard of a Fire Energy card to deal significant damage. The card evolves from Eevee and has a Water-type weakness with a ×2 multiplier. Its retreat cost is 1 Colorless energy, and it has no resistances or abilities.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Jungle (Base Set 2)
    • Card Number: 3
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This Flareon card does not have known print variants or regulation marks. It is identified by the set code “base2-3” and is part of the Jungle set within Base Set 2. The card’s market reference query is “Flareon Jungle 3.”

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 3 Rare Holo 70 Kagemaru Himeno

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this Flareon card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top-loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle (Base Set 2): This set expanded on the original Base Set 2 with fan-favorite Pokémon like Flareon. The Jungle Flareon card is notable for its classic artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and its combination of Quick Attack and Flamethrower moves, reflecting the fiery nature described in its flavor text about thermal energy reaching over 1600 degrees.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base2/base2-3.jpg

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    Flareon (Jungle) #3