Pooka
Mareep
#36/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Common, 50 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
- Card number
- #36/85
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 50 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 15, 2004
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- Original name
- メリープ
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Collector Notes
Mareep
Mareep appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Mareep is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Naoyo Kimura.
Collector Insights
Mareep is a Pokémon with 50 HP featured in the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. Its design is attributed to artist Naoyo Kimura, and it holds a Common rarity. Mareep has two attacks, starting with Minor Errand-Running, which costs one Colorless energy. This attack allows the player to search their deck for a basic Energy card, reveal it to their opponent, and add it to their hand before shuffling their deck. The second attack, Quick Attack, requires one Lightning and one Colorless energy, dealing 10 damage plus an additional 10 if a coin flip results in heads. The card’s mechanics emphasize resource management and probabilistic damage, reflecting its role in gameplay. Its set and release date place it within the early expansion era of the Pokémon TCG. The card’s design and abilities align with the thematic elements of the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set.
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