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Collector’s Guide: Totodile (Neo Destiny #85)
Collector’s Guide: Totodile (Neo Destiny 85)

Character Intro

In the vibrant world of Pokémon TCG, Totodile, a tenacious Crocodile-type Pokémon, makes its debut in the Neo Destiny set as card number 85. As a Common card, it might not be rare, but its Water Gun attack is sure to make waves among collectors and trainers alike. Despite having no known special abilities, Totodile’s base HP of 50 demonstrates its resilience in battle, making it an essential addition to any collection.

Quick Facts
- Pokémon: Totodile
- Type: Water
- HP: 50
- Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
- Rarity: Common
Key Printings

The only known printing of Totodile is in the Neo Destiny set, with the card number 85.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this card. The card can be identified using the EPNS query: Totodile Neo Destiny 85.

Legality & Play Notes (Legality: unknown)

The legality of this card in various formats is currently unknown. Always verify the legality before playing in tournaments.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve your Totodile card, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect it with a sleeve and top-loader for added protection during handling and transportation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Neo Destiny: The set where Totodile made its debut as a common card.

For more information about this Pokémon TCG card, visit the official Pokémon website: Totodile Neo Destiny 85

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September 25, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Misty’s Goldeen (Gym Heroes #85)
Misty’s Goldeen Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Misty’s Goldeen (#85) from the Gym Heroes set is a Common Basic Water-type with 40 HP. Its straightforward design and gameplay capture Misty’s signature Pokémon in a simple, nostalgic way.

Quick Facts

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Gym Heroes 85 Common 40 Atsuko Nishida
- Pokémon: Misty’s Goldeen
- Type: Water
- Stage: Basic
- Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
- Weakness: Lightning ×2
- Attacks:
- Fury Attack: Flip 2 coins; does 10 damage times the number of heads (cost: 1 Colorless).
- Supersonic: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Confused (cost: 1 Water).
- Abilities: None
- Flavor Text: Unknown
- Regulation Mark: None
Key Printings

This exact printing of Misty’s Goldeen appears in the Gym Heroes set as card number 85. It is a common rarity card featuring artwork by Atsuko Nishida. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “gym1,” card number 85, the Atsuko Nishida illustration, Water type, and Basic stage classification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay utility is limited by its low HP and simple attacks, but it may hold nostalgic or collector value.

Care & Storage Tips
- Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front.
- Keep in a binder or card box designed for Pokémon cards to maintain condition.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Gym Heroes: A Gym Leader–themed set focused on characters from the original Pokémon series, with artwork that highlights their traits. Misty’s Goldeen fits the theme as Misty’s signature Water-type Pokémon.
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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Rattata (Gym Challenge #85)
Lt. Surge’s Rattata Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lt. Surge’s Rattata is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 85. This lively 30 HP Basic Pokémon features Quick Attack and captures the energetic spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

Quick Facts

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Gym Challenge 85 Common 30 Atsuko Nishida
- Type: Colorless
- Stage: Basic
- Weakness: Fighting (×2)
- Resistance: Psychic (-30)
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Set Code: gym2
- Series: gym
- Card ID: gym2-85
Key Printings

Single printing: Gym Challenge (set code gym2), card number 85, Common rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its unique card ID gym2-85 and features illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s artwork.

Attacks & Mechanics
- Focus Energy: Doubles the damage of Quick Attack on the next turn.
- Quick Attack: Includes a coin flip mechanic to increase damage.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  With low HP and simple attacks, it serves better as a collectible than a competitive option.
Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity and unknown release date, preserving condition is key for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Gym Challenge: Appears as a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and low HP, fitting the Gym Leader theme and aligning with Lt. Surge’s deck strategy.
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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Rattata (Gym Challenge #85)
Lt. Surge’s Rattata Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lt. Surge’s Rattata is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 85. This lively 30 HP Basic Pokémon features Quick Attack and captures the energetic spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

Quick Facts

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Gym Challenge 85 Common 30 Atsuko Nishida
- Type: Colorless
- Stage: Basic
- Weakness: Fighting (×2)
- Resistance: Psychic (-30)
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Set Code: gym2
- Series: gym
- Card ID: gym2-85
Key Printings

Single printing: Gym Challenge (set code gym2), card number 85, Common rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its unique card ID gym2-85 and features illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s artwork.

Attacks & Mechanics
- Focus Energy: Doubles the damage of Quick Attack on the next turn.
- Quick Attack: Includes a coin flip mechanic to increase damage.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  With low HP and simple attacks, it serves better as a collectible than a competitive option.
Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity and unknown release date, preserving condition is key for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Gym Challenge: Appears as a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and low HP, fitting the Gym Leader theme and aligning with Lt. Surge’s deck strategy.
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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Legendary Collection #85)
Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Legendary Collection #85)

Quick Facts
- Pokémon: Pidgey
- HP: 40
- Type: Colorless
- Stage: Basic
- Rarity: Common
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
- Card Number: 85
- Legality: unknown
Key Printings

This Pidgey card is from the Legendary Collection, a set known for reprinting classic cards with a distinctive foil pattern. It features a single attack, Whirlwind, which deals 10 damage and forces the opponent to switch their Defending Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon, if available. The card has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Lightning weakness (×2), with a retreat cost of 1 Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers
- This printing has no known alternate print variants.
- The card is identified by its set code base6 and number 85.
- It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous cards.
- The card’s flavor text reads:
  “A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.”
Care & Storage Tips
- As a common card from a popular reprint set, preserving the card’s condition is key to maintaining collector value.
- Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.
- Use a top loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with unique foil treatments and nostalgic artwork by Ken Sugimori. Pidgey #85 is a straightforward Basic Pokémon card, valued for its simplicity and iconic status within the set.
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Legendary Collection 85 Common 40 Ken Sugimori

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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Paras (Base Set 2 #85)
Paras (Base Set 2 #85) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Paras is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 series. It has 40 HP and features two attacks: Scratch, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless Energy, and Spore, which puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep for two Grass Energy. This card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as Common rarity.

Key Printings
- Set: Base Set 2
- Card Number: 85
- Rarity: Common
- HP: 40
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Variants & Identifiers

This Paras card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It does not evolve from any other Pokémon and is a Basic stage card. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown. Its legality status in tournament play is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Paras card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Ken Sugimori. Maintaining a stable, cool environment will help prevent warping or discoloration over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set 2: Paras appears as a Common Basic Grass-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks suitable for early gameplay. The card’s flavor text highlights its symbiotic relationship with mushrooms growing on its back, adding thematic depth to the set’s naturalistic design.
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Base Set 2 85 Common 40 Ken Sugimori

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September 24, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Center (Base Set #85)
Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Center (Base Set #85)

Quick Facts
- Card Name: Pokémon Center
- Set: Base
- Card Number: 85
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
- Stage: None (Trainer card)
- HP: Unknown
- Types: None
- Abilities/Attacks: None
- Rules Text: Remove all damage counters from all of your own Pokémon with damage counters on them, then discard all Energy cards attached to those Pokémon.
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
- Legality: unknown
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Base Set under the set code “base1” and is identified as card number 85. It features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, known for his contributions to early Pokémon TCG illustrations.

Variants & Identifiers
- Print Variants: None reported.
- Regulation Mark: None.
- Subtype: None.
- Evolves From: None.
- Market Reference: Known as “Pokémon Center Base 85” in Pokémon Center and other market queries.
Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Trainer card from the Base Set, preserving the card’s condition is essential for maintaining collector value. Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set: The Pokémon Center card serves as a healing Trainer card, allowing players to remove damage counters from all their Pokémon at the cost of discarding attached Energy cards. It is a strategic support card from the original Base Set lineup.
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Base 85 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi

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September 24, 2025