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  • Collector’s Guide: Brock’s Golbat (Gym Heroes #39)

    Brock’s Golbat Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Brock’s Golbat from the Gym Heroes set is an uncommon card numbered 39. It features 70 HP and showcases Golbat in a dynamic pose, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Heroes 39 Uncommon 70 Ken Sugimori
    • Pokémon: Brock’s Golbat
    • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Brock’s Zubat)
    • Type: Grass
    • HP: 70
    • Weakness: Psychic (×2)
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
    • Attacks:
    • Dive: 20 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy
    • Spiral Dive: Does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon; costs 3 Colorless Energy; ignores Weakness and Resistance

    Key Printings

    This card is exclusively printed in the Gym Heroes set, identified as card number 39. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it a moderately accessible find for collectors focusing on this series.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Brock’s Golbat.
    • Identifiers include the set code “gym1-39,” the Grass type symbol, and the illustration by Ken Sugimori.
    • The image for reference is available at /images/gym1/gym1-39.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in casual or older format games depends on house rules or specific tournament allowances.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the vivid artwork and card condition, store Brock’s Golbat in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Heroes: Brock’s Golbat appears as a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. Its inclusion in this set adds depth to the Brock-themed lineup, complementing Brock’s Zubat and other Gym Heroes cards.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Erika’s Bulbasaur (Gym Challenge #39)

    Erika’s Bulbasaur Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Erika’s Bulbasaur from the Gym Challenge set is an Uncommon card (number 39). This lively Pokémon has 50 HP and features the attack Sleep Seed, offering collectors a charming glimpse into the early Gym Challenge series.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 39 Uncommon 50 Ken Sugimori
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Fire (×2)
    • Attacks:
    • Sleep Seed: Deals 10 damage and puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep.
    • Errand-Running: Costs two Grass energy; flip a coin to search your deck for a Trainer card if heads.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 39. It is a single uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. The card can be identified by its unique card ID “gym2-39” and the classic Ken Sugimori illustration. The image for this printing is located at /images/gym2/gym2-39.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the Ken Sugimori artwork and card condition.
    • Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its value and appearance.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge: Erika’s Bulbasaur appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with useful status and search abilities, fitting well into thematic Gym decks. Its modest HP and straightforward attacks make it a nostalgic piece for collectors of the Gym series.

    This card remains a vivid example of early Gym Challenge design and is a worthy addition for collectors focusing on Erika’s team or Grass-type Pokémon.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Wartortle (Legendary Collection #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Wartortle (Legendary Collection #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Wartortle (Legendary Collection #39)

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    Quick Facts

    Dark Wartortle is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 39. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card features two attacks: Doubleslap, which deals 10 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Mirror Shell, which reflects damage taken during the opponent’s next turn back to the Defending Pokémon. Dark Wartortle has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection
    • Card Number: 39
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Squirtle)
    • Type: Water
    • HP: 60

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Dark Wartortle does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code base6 and the card ID base6-39. The card’s market reference query is “Dark Wartortle Legendary Collection 39.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Wartortle card:
    – Store it 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 by its edges to prevent fingerprints and wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a nostalgic twist, including Dark Wartortle as an Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon. The card retains its original artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and features gameplay mechanics consistent with its era.

    Legality

    • Standard: unknown
    • Expanded: unknown
    • Unlimited: unknown
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 39 Uncommon 60 Kagemaru Himeno

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    Dark Wartortle (Legendary Collection) #39

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Kadabra (Team Rocket #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Kadabra (Team Rocket #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Kadabra (Team Rocket #39)

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    Quick Facts

    Dark Kadabra is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket expansion of the Pokémon TCG. It evolves from Abra and features 50 HP. This card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and is classified as Uncommon. It has a retreat cost of two and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks with a ×2 multiplier. The card includes the Pokémon Power “Matter Exchange,” allowing you to discard a card to draw a new one once per turn unless Dark Kadabra is affected by a special condition. Its attack, “Mind Shock,” deals 30 damage and ignores Weakness and Resistance effects.

    • HP: 50
    • Type: Psychic
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Abra)
    • Ability: Matter Exchange (discard a card to draw one, once per turn)
    • Attack: Mind Shock (30 damage, ignores Weakness and Resistance)
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    • Team Rocket #39: The original and only known printing of Dark Kadabra in the Team Rocket set. No release date is documented for this printing.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by the set code “base5” and card number 39 within the Team Rocket expansion.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 39 Uncommon 50 Kagemaru Himeno

    Care & Storage Tips

    To maintain the condition and value of your Dark Kadabra 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, preserving the card in near-mint condition is recommended for collectors.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Dark Kadabra appears as a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with a unique ability and attack that emphasize strategic hand management and damage dealing without Weakness or Resistance modifiers. This set introduced darker-themed Pokémon cards, and Dark Kadabra fits this motif with its “dark” variant and mysterious flavor text referencing its role in unexplained events.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base5/base5-39.jpg

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    Dark Kadabra (Team Rocket) #39

  • Collector’s Guide: Exeggutor (Base Set 2 #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Exeggutor (Base Set 2 #39)

    Exeggutor (Base Set 2 #39) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    Exeggutor from Base Set 2 is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It evolves from Exeggcute and features two attacks: Teleport, which allows switching Exeggutor with a Benched Pokémon, and Big Eggsplosion, an attack that deals 20 damage times the number of heads flipped based on attached Energy. This card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and is classified as Uncommon rarity.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 39
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
    • HP: 80
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Exeggcute)

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code base4 and card number 39. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Exeggutor 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 to prevent oils and dirt from affecting the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints many classic cards with updated artwork and minor text changes. Exeggutor #39 remains a solid Stage 1 Grass-type option with strategic utility in switching and variable damage output.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 39 Uncommon 80 Kagemaru Himeno

    Legality: unknown

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    Exeggutor (Base Set 2) #39

  • Collector’s Guide: Magmar (Fossil #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Magmar (Fossil #39)

    Magmar (Fossil 39) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    Magmar from the Fossil set is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features two attacks: Smokescreen, which can potentially nullify an opponent’s attack next turn, and Smog, which may Poison the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of one and a Water-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as an Uncommon rarity.

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Magmar from the Fossil set, card number 39, with no known alternate print variants. The card is part of the original Fossil expansion, known for its iconic artwork and nostalgic value.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Fossil
    • Set Code: base3
    • Card Number: 39
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Stage: Basic
    • Type: Fire
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Water (×2)
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    No print variants or regulation marks are known for this card.

    Care & Storage Tips

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

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: Released as the third expansion in the Base Series, Fossil introduced several fan-favorite Pokémon and featured artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Magmar 39 is a staple Fire-type from this set, valued for its nostalgic appeal and strategic attacks.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 39 Uncommon 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Legality: unknown

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    Magmar (Fossil) #39

  • Collector’s Guide: Marowak (Jungle #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Marowak (Jungle #39)

    Marowak (Jungle 39) Collector’s Guide

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    Quick Facts

    Marowak from the Jungle set is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 60 HP. It evolves from Cubone and features two attacks: Bonemerang, which deals 30 damage times the number of heads from flipping two coins, and Call for Friend, allowing you to search your deck for a Fighting Basic Pokémon to put onto your Bench. This card has a Lightning resistance (-30), a Grass weakness (×2), and a retreat cost of 1.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Jungle (Base series)
    • Card Number: 39
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base2-39 and is part of the Jungle expansion within the Base series. The card is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon evolving from Cubone.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 39 Uncommon 60 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Marowak 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 stable, cool environment to prevent damage over time.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle Set: This Marowak printing is part of the Jungle expansion, which introduced several new Pokémon and expanded the Base series. It retains classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and features gameplay mechanics typical of early Fighting-type Pokémon cards.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base2/base2-39.jpg

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    Marowak (Jungle) #39

  • Collector’s Guide: Porygon (Base Set #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Porygon (Base Set #39)

    Collector’s Guide: Porygon (Base Set #39)

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    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Porygon
    • HP: 30
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Tomoaki Imakuni
    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 39/102
    • Weakness: Fighting (×2)
    • Resistance: Psychic (-30)
    • Retreat Cost: 1

    Porygon is a unique Basic Pokémon card from the original Base Set, notable for its low HP and utility-focused attacks. It has no abilities but features two attacks, Conversion 1 and Conversion 2, which allow strategic manipulation of the Defending Pokémon’s Weakness and Porygon’s Resistance, respectively.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Porygon appears solely in the Base Set, identified by the set code “base1” and card number 39. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Tomoaki Imakuni, known for his distinctive art style in early Pokémon TCG releases.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base
    • Card Number: 39
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Tomoaki Imakuni
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Regulation Mark: None (Base Set predates regulation marks)
    • Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
    • Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this vintage Base Set card:

    • Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card saver.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
    • Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    • Handle by the edges to minimize fingerprints and surface wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: Porygon #39 is part of the original 102-card Base Set released at the dawn of the Pokémon TCG. This set introduced many iconic Pokémon and gameplay mechanics. Porygon’s unique attacks reflect its digital, code-based nature, offering tactical options rather than raw power.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 39 Uncommon 30 Tomoaki Imakuni

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    Porygon (Base Set) #39