Heracross #17 from Gold, Silver, to a New World... - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Grass

Heracross

#17/96 in Gold, Silver, to a New World..., Rare Holo, 60 HP, Grass, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#17/96
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
60 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 10, 1999
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Original name
ヘラクロス
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Collector Notes

Heracross

Heracross appears in the Japanese print of Gold, Silver, to a New World..., released on December 10, 1999. Heracross is a rare holo rarity and 60 HP. The Gold, Silver, to a New World... set contains 96 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Heracross is a Pokémon card featuring a Grass-type attack named Megahorn, which requires three Grass energy to use and deals 60 damage. The card’s artwork is created by artist Ken Sugimori, and it belongs to the "Gold, Silver, to a New World..." set, released on December 10, 1999. With a card number of 17 and a rarity of Rare Holo, it carries a theme color of #8f9056. The Pokémon has 60 HP and includes an attack that involves flipping a coin, with a 50% chance to deal 60 damage or have no effect. This card’s design reflects its Grass-type identity while incorporating a probabilistic gameplay mechanic. It is part of a collection that introduced several iconic Pokémon to the Trading Card Game. The card’s structure adheres to the original format of the series, emphasizing simplicity and strategic interaction.

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