Cubone #30 from Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) - Common - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Pokémon

Cubone

#30/53 in Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), Common, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#30/53
Rarity
Common
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 24, 1998
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Cubone

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

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Cubone is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Atsuko Nishida. It has a base HP of 40 and belongs to the Fighting type. The card’s sole attack, Bone Toss, requires one Fighting Energy to use. When deployed, it forces the player to flip a coin, dealing 30 damage to the defending Pokémon if heads or 10 damage to a Benched opponent’s Pokémon if tails. The attack’s text specifies that Benched Pokémon are unaffected by Weakness and Resistance. Cubone is part of the Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set, released on November 24, 1998. Its rarity is Common, and it carries the theme color #d48560. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to the Pokémon’s bone-based attributes.

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