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Ivysaur
#8/102 in Expansion Pack, Uncommon, Grass, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #8/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Grass
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 20, 1996
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Original name
- フシギソウ
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Collector Notes
Ivysaur
Ivysaur appears in the Japanese print of Expansion Pack, released on October 20, 1996. Ivysaur is a uncommon rarity. The Expansion Pack set contains 102 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Ivysaur is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori, part of the Expansion Pack set released on October 20, 1996. The card has a rarity of Uncommon and is numbered 8 within its set. It carries a theme color of #86a34c, aligning with its Grass-type identity. Ivysaur possesses two attacks: Vine Whip, which costs one Grass and two Colorless energy to deal 30 damage, and Poisonpowder, requiring three Grass energy to deal 20 damage and poison the defending Pokémon. The card’s health points total 60, reflecting its baseline durability. Its design emphasizes Grass-type characteristics through both its attributes and attack mechanics. The Poisonpowder attack specifically introduces a status effect, adding strategic depth to its gameplay interactions. This card represents a foundational entry in the Pokémon TCG, capturing the evolution of the original starter Pokémon.
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