Ekans #4 from Base Expansion Pack - Common - Illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto
Grass

Ekans

#4/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Common, Grass, illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto.

Card number
#4/128
Rarity
Common
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 1, 2001
Illustrator
Kyoko Umemoto
Original name
アーボ
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Collector Notes

Ekans

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

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kyoko Umemoto.

Collector Insights

Ekans is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Kyoko Umemoto. It has a single attack named Poison Sting, which costs one Grass energy and deals 10 damage. The attack’s effect involves flipping a coin, with heads resulting in the defending Pokémon being poisoned. The card has 50 hit points and is classified as a Common rarity. It belongs to the Base Expansion Pack set, released on December 1, 2001. The card’s supertype is Pokémon, aligning with its role in the Pokémon TCG. Its design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to grass-type interactions. The card’s simplicity and straightforward effect make it a foundational entry in the set.

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