Pooka
Pokémon Trader
#106/130 in Base Set 2, Rare, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Card number
- #106/130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 24, 2000
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Pokémon Trader
Pokémon Trader appears in the English print of Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000. Pokémon Trader is a rare rarity. The Base Set 2 set contains 130 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Pokémon Trader is a Trainer card from the Base Set 2, released in 2000 as part of the Base series. It is numbered 106 and classified as a Rare card, with an artist credit attributed to Ken Sugimori. The card’s primary function involves trading a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from the player’s hand for a corresponding card from their deck, requiring both cards to be shown to the opponent before shuffling the deck. This rule-based interaction emphasizes strategic resource management and deck manipulation. The card’s themecolor is specified as #d1c167, reflecting its visual design. It does not have associated attacks, resistances, weaknesses, or retreat costs, aligning with its Trainer category. The card’s simplicity and direct gameplay impact make it a notable inclusion in early Pokémon TCG sets. Its design and mechanics highlight the core trading mechanic central to the game’s strategy.
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