Totodile #9 from Neo Premium File 1 - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Pokémon

Totodile

#9/9 in Neo Premium File 1, 40 HP, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#9/9
HP
40 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 10, 1999
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes

Totodile

Totodile appears in the Japanese print of Neo Premium File 1, released on December 10, 1999. Totodile 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

Totodile is a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP, featuring a theme color of #8bb8b6. It appears in the Neo Premium File 1 set, released on December 10, 1999, and was illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. The card includes two attacks: Bite, which costs 1 Colorless Energy to deal 10 damage, and Rage, requiring 1 Water and 1 Colorless Energy to inflict 10 damage plus an additional 10 for each damage counter on Totodile. Rage’s effect specifically references damage counters, emphasizing its interaction with the Pokémon’s own status. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in the set’s thematic structure. Totodile’s attacks highlight versatility in combat strategies, balancing straightforward damage with conditional bonuses. As a foundational card in its series, it reflects the evolution of Pokémon TCG mechanics during its release era.

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