20 Damage from Confusion

20 Damage from Confusion

20 Damage from Confusion 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

20 Damage from Confusion is a Trainer card from the Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set, released on November 24, 1998. Designed by artist Nobuyuki Habu, the card features a theme color of #b998a. Its flavor text explains a rule for when a Pokémon uses an attack while Confused and the coin flip results in tails, causing the attacking Pokémon to deal 20 damage to itself. The card’s number is 38, though its rarity is unspecified. As a Trainer card, it does not have listed HP or attacks. The rule described is noted as a beginner-friendly guideline that was later adopted by official tournaments. The card’s design and text emphasize a straightforward mechanical interaction within the Pokémon TCG framework.

This is a simple rule for when a Pokémon uses an attack while it is Confused and the coin flip was tails (when the Pokémon was Confused). Regardless of the type of attack, the Pokémon that used the attack itself receives 20 damage. Pokémon card rules recommended for beginners. Official tournaments have since adopted this rule.

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