Venture Bomb #76 from Rocket Gang Strikes Back - Uncommon - Illustrated by Katsura Tabata
rocket's secret machine

Venture Bomb

#76/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Uncommon, illustrated by Katsura Tabata.

Card number
#76/85
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Katsura Tabata
Original name
びっくりボム!
Ekans Pokémon TCG card artZubat Pokémon TCG card artGrimer Pokémon TCG card artKoffing Pokémon TCG card artLedyba Pokémon TCG card artLedian Pokémon TCG card artHoppip Pokémon TCG card artSkiploom Pokémon TCG card artJumpluff Pokémon TCG card artYanma Pokémon TCG card artTreecko ☆ Pokémon TCG card artDark Arbok Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Venture Bomb

Venture Bomb appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Venture Bomb is a uncommon rarity. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Katsura Tabata.

Collector Insights

Venture Bomb is a Pokémon TCG card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It is illustrated by artist Katsura Tabata and classified under the supertype "rocket's secret machine." The card is marked as Uncommon in rarity and features a unique flavor text that describes a coin-flipping mechanic. When flipped, it instructs the player to place a damage counter on either their own or their opponent's Pokémon, depending on the outcome. The card's design and thematic elements reflect the Rocket Gang's strategic and unpredictable tactics. Its absence of listed attacks and HP suggests it serves a specialized role in gameplay, focusing on indirect damage manipulation. The card's inclusion in the set highlights its thematic connection to the Rocket Gang's covert operations. Overall, Venture Bomb offers a distinct mechanic that emphasizes chance and tactical flexibility in battle.

Flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If tails, put 1 damage counter on 1 of your Pokémon.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in Japanese. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.