Zubat #8 from Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) - Common - Illustrated by Aya Kusube
Pokémon

Zubat

#8/36 in Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), Common, 40 HP, illustrated by Aya Kusube.

Card number
#8/36
Rarity
Common
HP
40 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
March 23, 1998
Illustrator
Aya Kusube
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Collector Notes

Zubat

Zubat appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue), released on March 23, 1998. Zubat is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Aya Kusube.

Collector Insights

Zubat is a Common Pokémon card from the Vending Machine Series 1 (Blue) set, released in 1998. It has 40 HP and is illustrated by Aya Kusube. The card features two attacks: Bite, which costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage, and Suspicious Soundwave, which requires Grass and Colorless Energy to deal 10 damage and has a chance to confuse the defending Pokémon. The card's number is 8, and its theme color is #aca36d. The Suspicious Soundwave attack includes a random effect that alters the defending Pokémon's state. Zubat's design and mechanics align with the set's focus on basic Pokémon with straightforward abilities. The card's artwork and layout reflect the aesthetic of the series' original releases.

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