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Cyndaquil
#4/9 in Neo Premium File 1, 40 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Card number
- #4/9
- HP
- 40 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- December 10, 1999
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil appears in the Japanese print of Neo Premium File 1, released on December 10, 1999. Cyndaquil is a 40 HP. The Neo Premium File 1 set contains 9 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Cyndaquil is a Pokémon card with 40 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. Its first attack, Leer, costs one Colorless energy and involves flipping a coin to prevent the Defending Pokémon from attacking during the opponent's next turn. The second attack, Swift, requires Fire and Colorless energy to deal 20 damage, bypassing Weakness, Resistance, and other defensive effects. The card was released in the Neo Premium File 1 set on December 10, 1999, and is illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It belongs to the Fire type, as indicated by its Swift attack's energy cost. The card's theme color is a warm orange, matching its Fire-type identity. This card is part of the original Pokémon TCG lineup, reflecting early design aesthetics and gameplay mechanics.
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