Slowbro #21 from Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) - Common - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Pokémon

Slowbro

#21/53 in Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), Common, 90 HP, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#21/53
Rarity
Common
HP
90 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 24, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Slowbro

Slowbro appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), released on November 24, 1998. Slowbro is a common rarity and 90 HP. The Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set contains 53 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Slowbro is a Pokémon with 90 HP, featuring a dual attack set that leverages its unique abilities. Its first attack, Big Yawn, costs a single Psychic energy and forces both the defending Pokémon and itself to fall asleep. The second attack, Big Snore, requires Slowbro to be asleep and deals 30 damage upon use. The card is part of the Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set, released on November 24, 1998. Designed by artist Atsuko Nishida, it embodies a thematic color scheme of warm beige (#b0998c). As a Common rarity card, it offers a straightforward gameplay mechanic focused on sleep status effects. The card’s design and mechanics align with the set’s overall aesthetic and strategic depth.

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