Geodude #23 from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) - Common - Illustrated by Ai Kurihara
Pokémon

Geodude

#23/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Common, 50 HP, illustrated by Ai Kurihara.

Card number
#23/36
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 23, 1998
Illustrator
Ai Kurihara
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Collector Notes

Geodude

Geodude appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Geodude is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ai Kurihara.

Collector Insights

Geodude is a Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released in 1998. It is illustrated by artist Ai Kurihara and classified as a Common rarity card with the number 23. The card features a theme color of #cb825b and belongs to the Pokémon supertype. Geodude has 50 HP and includes two attacks: Tackle, which costs one Colorless energy and deals 10 damage, and Harden, requiring one Fighting and one Colorless energy. Harden’s effect prevents damage of 20 or less during the opponent’s next turn if the Pokémon would be damaged. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the series, balancing straightforward offense with defensive utility. Its simplicity and low cost make it accessible for early-game strategies.

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