
4 Prize Battle
#37/53 in Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), illustrated by Nobuyuki Habu.
- Card number
- #37/53
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- November 24, 1998
- Illustrator
- Nobuyuki Habu
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Collector Notes
4 Prize Battle
4 Prize Battle appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), released on November 24, 1998. The Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set contains 53 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Nobuyuki Habu.
Collector Insights
4 Prize Battle is a Trainer card from the Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set, released on November 24, 1998. It features artwork by Nobuyuki Habu and is associated with a theme color of #af9b8a. The card’s flavor text describes a rule where players use 4 Prize cards instead of 6 during battles, with the winner being the player who knocks out 4 of their opponent’s Pokémon and collects all 4 Prize cards. It has no listed HP value or attacks, reflecting its role as a rule-based Trainer card. The card’s number in the set is 37, and it is part of a series known for its unique gameplay mechanics. The rules outlined in the flavor text were used in official tournaments, emphasizing strategic gameplay. This card provides a simplified format for competitive play, particularly suited for quick matches during limited timeframes.
This is a rule by which each player puts out 4 Prize cards to battle when he or she would put out 6 Prize cards to battle. The player who Knocks Out 4 of his or her opponent's Pokémon and draws all 4 Prize cards wins. These rules have been used in official tournaments. Try playing when you are short on time, such as during break time at school, etc.
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