Exeggcute (Base Set 2 #74) Collector’s Guide
Quick Facts
Exeggcute from the Base Set 2 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features two attacks: Hypnosis, which puts the Defending Pokémon to sleep, and Leech Seed, which deals 20 damage and allows Exeggcute to heal if the damage is not prevented. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as a Common rarity.
Key Printings
This exact printing is from the Base Set 2, identified by set code “base4” and card number 74. It does not evolve from any other Pokémon and has no abilities. The card’s flavor text reads: “Often mistaken for eggs. When disturbed, they quickly gather and attack in swarms.”
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set Name: Base Set 2
– Card Number: 74
– Rarity: Common
– Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
– Types: Grass
– Stage: Basic
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the condition and value of this card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve and a rigid top loader or binder.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.
– Avoid bending or scratching the card surface.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set 2: A reprint set featuring classic Pokémon cards with updated artwork and minor text changes. This Exeggcute maintains the original’s simplicity and utility with its sleep-inducing and healing attacks, making it a nostalgic staple for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.
Legality
The card’s tournament legality is unknown.
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set 2 | 74 | Common | 50 | Mitsuhiro Arita |
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