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  • Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny)

    Character Intro

    Unown [L], hailing from the Neo Destiny set (No. 86), is a common find among collectors. With 50 Health Points and an ability to unleash Hidden Power, this cryptic Pokémon is a vibrant addition to any deck. Its distinctive form, reminiscent of interlocking letters, makes it stand out in any collection.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 50
    • Rarity: Common
    • Illustrator: CR CG gangs
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Neo Destiny 86 Common 50 CR CG gangs

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Unown [L] card from the Neo Destiny set (neo4).

    Variants & Identifiers

    The provided data does not include any print variants for this card. For identification purposes, use the EPN query: Unown [L] Neo Destiny 86.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of your Unown [L] card, store it in a deck protector or top-loader and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Neo Destiny (neo4) – This set introduced Unown [L], a Psychic-type Pokémon with the ability to shuffle decks when flipping coins. The set is not legal in current formats, so its cards are primarily of interest to collectors and casual players.

    Unown [L] (Neo Destiny) #86

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    Unown [L] (Neo Destiny) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Misty’s Horsea (Gym Heroes #86)

    Misty’s Horsea Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Misty’s Horsea is a common Basic Pokémon from the Gym Heroes set, card number 86. With 40 HP and the attack Smokescreen, its straightforward design makes it a recognizable part of the Gym Heroes collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Heroes 86 Common 40 Ken Sugimori
    • HP: 40
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Attacks:
    • Tackle (10 damage, costs 1 Water energy)
    • Smokescreen (20 damage, costs 2 Water energy; may prevent the Defending Pokémon’s next attack if a coin flip is tails)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Gym Heroes (gym1)
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Common
    • Evolves From: None

    Key Printings

    The only known printing of Misty’s Horsea is from the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code gym1 and card number 86. This printing features the classic Ken Sugimori artwork, with no alternate versions or reprints documented.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. It can be identified by its common rarity, 40 HP, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s image is available at /images/gym1/gym1-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive choice.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity and unknown release date, maintaining good condition can enhance its collectible value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Heroes: Misty’s Horsea appears as a straightforward Basic Water-type Pokémon with modest HP and two simple attacks. It fits the theme of Gym Leaders’ Pokémon and is part of the early Gym Heroes lineup, emphasizing classic gameplay elements and nostalgic artwork.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Voltorb (Gym Challenge #86)

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 86. This Basic Lightning-type Pokémon has 50 HP and the attack Bouncing Ball. Its clean, straightforward design captures the electric spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 86 Common 50 Atsuko Nishida
    • Type: Lightning
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
    • Attack: Bouncing Ball (Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge’s Voltorb does 10 damage to itself; deals 30 damage)
    • Evolves From: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This card’s key (and only) printing is in Gym Challenge, set code gym2, card number 86. It is a Common with no known alternate print variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this exact printing. Identify it by set code gym2, number 86, and illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Card image: /images/gym2/gym2-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No tournament play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front by Atsuko Nishida to preserve condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge (gym2): A Basic Lightning-type with a coin-flip risk on Bouncing Ball, no abilities, and a simple retreat cost—well-suited to gym-themed collections.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Voltorb (Gym Challenge #86)

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 86. This Basic Lightning-type Pokémon has 50 HP and the attack Bouncing Ball. Its clean, straightforward design captures the electric spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 86 Common 50 Atsuko Nishida
    • Type: Lightning
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
    • Attack: Bouncing Ball (Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge’s Voltorb does 10 damage to itself; deals 30 damage)
    • Evolves From: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This card’s key (and only) printing is in Gym Challenge, set code gym2, card number 86. It is a Common with no known alternate print variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this exact printing. Identify it by set code gym2, number 86, and illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Card image: /images/gym2/gym2-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No tournament play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front by Atsuko Nishida to preserve condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge (gym2): A Basic Lightning-type with a coin-flip risk on Bouncing Ball, no abilities, and a simple retreat cost—well-suited to gym-themed collections.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

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    Quick Facts

    This Pikachu card is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 86. It has 50 HP and features the attack Spark, which deals 20 damage and can also hit one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon for 10 damage. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 1. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Common rarity.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection (base6)
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Common
    • HP: 50
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Attack: Spark (Lightning, Lightning) – 20 damage plus 10 damage to one Benched Pokémon if applicable
    • Flavor Text: “When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.”

    Variants & Identifiers

    This specific printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and the card number 86. The card’s legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 86 Common 50 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Pikachu 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 from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with updated artwork and reprints. Pikachu #86 is a faithful reprint of the iconic Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, maintaining its simple yet effective attack and nostalgic flavor text.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base6/base6-86.jpg

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    Pikachu (Legendary Collection) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pidgey (Base Set 2 #86)

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    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Pidgey
    • HP: 40
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Rarity: Common
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 86
    • Legality: unknown

    Pidgey is a Basic Pokémon known for its modest HP and simple attack. It features the attack Whirlwind, which deals 10 damage and forces the opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one from their Bench after damage is dealt. This card has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Lightning weakness (×2).

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pidgey from the Base Set 2 expansion, card number 86. This printing is notable for its classic Ken Sugimori artwork and its inclusion in the Base Set 2, a reprint set that combines cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base4
    • Subtypes: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
    • Attack: Whirlwind (2 Colorless energy, 10 damage)
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • Flavor Text: “A common sight in forests and woods. It flaps its wings at ground level to kick up blinding sand.”
    • Evolves From: None

    No alternate print variants or special editions are noted for this exact printing.

    Care & Storage Tips

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

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints popular cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, making classic cards like Pidgey accessible to collectors and players alike. The Pidgey card retains its original artwork and stats, serving as a staple Basic Pokémon with straightforward gameplay utility.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 86 Common 40 Ken Sugimori

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    Pidgey (Base Set 2) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokémon Flute (Base Set #86)

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    Quick Facts

    Pokémon Flute is an Uncommon Trainer card from the original Base set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, this card features a unique effect that allows you to choose one Basic Pokémon card from your opponent’s discard pile and put it onto their Bench, provided their Bench is not full. It has no HP, attacks, abilities, or weaknesses, and requires no retreat cost.

    • Card Number: 86
    • Set: Base
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the exact printing of Pokémon Flute from the Base set, identified by set code “base1” and card number 86. No alternate print variants are known for this card.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base
    • Set Code: base1
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Print Variants: None known

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of your Pokémon Flute card:
    – Store the card 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 with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: Pokémon Flute (#86) is a Trainer card with a strategic effect that can influence the opponent’s Bench by retrieving a Basic Pokémon from their discard pile. It is part of the foundational cards that shaped early gameplay dynamics.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 86 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi

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    Pokémon Flute (Base Set) #86