Ekans #1 from Rocket Gang Strikes Back - Common - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Pokémon

Ekans

#1/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Common, 60 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#1/85
Rarity
Common
HP
60 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Ekans

Ekans appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Ekans is a common rarity and 60 HP. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Ekans is a Pokémon card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It is classified as a Common rarity card and features the supertype Pokémon. The card's artwork is credited to artist Atsuko Nishida. Ekans has 60 HP and a single attack named Tail Wrap. The attack requires one Colorless Energy to use and has a converted energy cost of 1. When deployed, Tail Wrap involves flipping a coin, with the outcome determining the effect. If the result is heads, the defending Pokémon is placed in a Paralyzed state, preventing it from taking actions during its next turn. This card serves as a straightforward defensive disruption tool within its set.

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