Pooka
Poké Ball
#121/130 in Base Set 2, Common, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Card number
- #121/130
- Rarity
- Common
- Language
- English
- Release date
- February 24, 2000
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
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Collector Notes
Poké Ball
Poké Ball appears in the English print of Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000. Poké Ball is a common rarity. The Base Set 2 set contains 130 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Collector Insights
Poké Ball is a Trainer card from the Base Set 2, released in February 2000. Designed by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, it serves as a randomized card draw mechanism. The card’s rule involves flipping a coin to determine if a player can search their deck for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. If successful, the found card is revealed to the opponent before being added to the player’s hand. This action requires the player to shuffle their deck afterward, ensuring deck randomness is preserved. The card’s themecolor, #928075, reflects its neutral, functional design. As a Common rarity card, it is part of the Base series, which introduced foundational Pokémon TCG mechanics. Its simplicity and utility make it a staple for early-game strategy in competitive play.
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