Cubone #23 from Base Expansion Pack - Common - Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya
Fighting

Cubone

#23/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Common, 40 HP, Fighting, illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Card number
#23/128
Rarity
Common
HP
40 HP
Type
Fighting
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 1, 2001
Illustrator
Tomokazu Komiya
Original name
カラカラ
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Collector Notes

Cubone

Cubone appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Cubone is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Tomokazu Komiya.

Collector Insights

Cubone is a Pokémon with 40 HP, featuring two attacks and a Common rarity. It was released in the Base Expansion Pack on December 1, 2001, and is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. The first attack, Beat, costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage. The second attack, Bone Smash, requires one Fighting and one Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage. Bone Smash includes a coin flip effect, where tails result in the attack having no effect. The card’s design aligns with its supertype as a Pokémon, reflecting its role in the game’s mechanics. Its balanced energy costs and varied damage outputs cater to different strategic scenarios. The card’s simplicity and straightforward abilities make it a foundational entry in the set.

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