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  • 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