Mudkip ☆ #33 from Rocket Gang Strikes Back - Rare Holo ☆ - Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda
Water

Mudkip ☆

#33/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Rare Holo ☆, 70 HP, Water, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

Card number
#33/85
Rarity
Rare Holo ☆
HP
70 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Masakazu Fukuda
Original name
ミズゴロウ☆
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Collector Notes

Mudkip ☆

Mudkip ☆ appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Mudkip ☆ is a rare holo ☆ rarity and 70 HP. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Masakazu Fukuda.

Collector Insights

Mudkip ☆ is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring two distinct attacks. Its first attack, Whirlpool, requires one Water Energy and forces the player to flip a coin, discarding an Energy card from the Defending Pokémon if it lands heads. The second attack, Spring Back, demands two Water Energies and deals 20 damage plus additional effects. If the opponent has only one Prize card remaining, this attack inflicts 50 extra damage and causes the Defending Pokémon to fall asleep. The card is part of the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004, and is classified as a Rare Holo ☆. It carries the card number 33 and was illustrated by artist Masakazu Fukuda. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to aquatic environments, emphasizing its Water-type identity through strategic interactions. Its abilities provide both direct damage and status-altering options, making it a versatile choice in gameplay scenarios.

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