Porygon #33 from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) - Common - Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Pokémon

Porygon

#33/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Common, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Card number
#33/36
Rarity
Common
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 23, 1998
Illustrator
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
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Collector Notes

Porygon

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

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Porygon is a Pokémon TCG card designed by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki, part of the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set released in 1998. It is classified as a Common rarity card with the number 33 in its series. The card features a theme color of #bca583 and a base HP of 40. Its primary attack, 3-D Attack, requires one Colorless Energy and deals 10× damage based on the number of heads from flipping three coins. This attack’s effect scales with the outcome of the coin flips, providing variable damage output. The second attack, Conversion 2, costs two Colorless Energy and allows the player to change Porygon’s Resistance type to any non-Colorless type. This ability grants flexibility in adapting to different battle scenarios. The card’s design emphasizes strategic versatility through its dual attacks, balancing offensive and defensive capabilities. Its inclusion in the Vending Machine Series highlights its role in early Pokémon TCG gameplay mechanics.

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