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  • Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Black White #98)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Black White #98)

    Collectors Guide: Pokédex (Black White 98)

    Character Intro

    Pokédex is an Uncommon Item card from the Black White set, numbered 98. Inspired by the iconic device used to catalog Pokémon, it brings clean, functional design and a uniquely tactical role to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Black White 98 Uncommon Noriko Hotta
    • Card ID: bw1-98
    • Stage: Item
    • Subtypes: Item
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Abilities/Attacks: None
    • Rules: Look at the top 5 cards of your deck and put them back on top in any order. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
    • Image URL: /images/bw1/bw1-98.jpg

    Key Printings

    Printed exclusively in the Black White set (set code: bw1). Identified as card number 98 with Uncommon rarity. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No known print variants. Identifiers include card ID bw1-98 and illustrator credit to Noriko Hotta. As an Item card, it features no Pokémon type, HP, or evolutionary stage.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
      Its effect lets you look at the top 5 cards of your deck and reorder them, enabling precise deck manipulation and supporting turns where multiple Item cards are played.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—edge wear is common. A binder or card box designed for Pokémon cards will help maintain condition for both play and collection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Black White (bw1): Introduced the Pokédex Item card as a useful tool for deck manipulation. The straightforward design and practical rules text make it a subtle but appealing pickup for collectors of the Black White era.

    Pokédex (Black White) #98

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    Pokédex (Black White) #98

  • Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Evolutions #82)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Evolutions #82)

    Pokédex (Evolutions 82) Collectors Guide

    Overview

    Pokédex is an Uncommon card from the Evolutions set, numbered 82. With nostalgic design that echoes the classic series, it holds a distinctive role in gameplay and a unique place in collections.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Evolutions 82 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Card ID: xy12-82
    • Series: XY
    • Set Code: xy12
    • Stage: Item
    • Subtype: Item
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Rules: Look at the top 5 cards of your deck and put them back in any order. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
    • Types: None
    • Evolves From: None
    • Weaknesses/Resistances: None

    Key Printings

    Printed exclusively in the XY Evolutions set (set code xy12) as card number 82, this Uncommon card is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants. Identifiers include the card ID xy12-82 and its placement as card number 82 in Evolutions. The absence of a regulation mark and lack of HP or types make it easily distinguishable from Pokémon or Trainer cards with more complex stats.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
      Its primary function is to allow deck manipulation by rearranging the top five cards, and it permits playing multiple Item cards per turn before attacking, enhancing strategic flexibility.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As an uncommon card with no special print variants, standard protective measures apply. Store in a sleeve and keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Evolutions (xy12): This set revisits classic Pokémon themes with nostalgic artwork and reprints. The Pokédex card fits neatly as a utility Item, supporting deck strategy without adding complexity. It complements the set’s focus on streamlined gameplay and collector appeal.

    Pokédex card image

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    Pokédex (Evolutions) #82

  • Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Base Set 2 #115)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Base Set 2 #115)

    Collectors Guide: Pokédex (Base Set 2 #115)

    Quick Facts

    • Card Name: Pokédex
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 115
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Stage: None (Basic)
    • Abilities/Attacks: None
    • Rules Text: “Look at up to 5 cards from the top of your deck and rearrange them as you like.”
    • Types, HP, Weaknesses, Resistances: Unknown or not applicable
    • Legality: unknown
    • Image:
      base4-115

    Key Printings

    This Pokédex card is unique to the Base Set 2 expansion and is identified by card number 115. It features no attacks or abilities but provides a strategic effect allowing players to manipulate the top five cards of their deck. The card is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, known for his detailed artwork in early Pokémon TCG sets.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It carries no regulation mark and has no alternate forms or stage evolutions. Its rarity is classified as Uncommon, making it a moderately accessible card within the Base Set 2 series.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As with all Pokémon TCG cards, preserving the condition of this Pokédex card is essential for maintaining its collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid handling the card excessively to prevent wear on the edges and surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including this Pokédex card. It serves as a strategic Trainer card with a unique deck manipulation effect, fitting the theme of early game control and setup.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 115 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi

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    Pokédex (Base Set 2) #115

  • Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Base Set #87)

    Collector’s Guide: Pokédex (Base Set #87)

    Collectors Guide: Pokédex (Base Set #87)

    Quick Facts

    This Pokédex card is from the original Base set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, identified as card number 87. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity and features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card has no HP, attacks, abilities, or evolutionary stage, and it carries a retreat cost of 0. Its gameplay rule allows the player to look at up to 5 cards from the top of their deck and rearrange them in any order. The card’s legality status is unknown.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 87
    • Rarity: Uncommon
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. It does not have a regulation mark, and no additional subtypes or types are assigned. The card is unique in that it represents the Pokédex itself rather than a specific Pokémon.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As with all Base set cards, preserving the condition of this Pokédex card is essential for maintaining its collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to preserve the artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: This card is part of the foundational Base set, which introduced many iconic cards and mechanics. The Pokédex card serves a unique utility role with its deck manipulation rule, adding strategic depth to gameplay.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 87 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi

    base1-87

    Legality: unknown

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    Pokédex (Base Set) #87