3 vs 3 Dugtrio Team Battle #40 from Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) - Illustrated by Nobuyuki Habu
Trainer

3 vs 3 Dugtrio Team Battle

#40/53 in Vending Machine Series 3 (Green), illustrated by Nobuyuki Habu.

Card number
#40/53
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 24, 1998
Illustrator
Nobuyuki Habu
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Collector Notes

3 vs 3 Dugtrio Team Battle

3 vs 3 Dugtrio Team 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

3 vs 3 Dugtrio Team Battle is a Trainer card from the Vending Machine Series 3 (Green) set, released on November 24, 1998. The card’s flavor text describes a team-based battle where three players form a unit, each using distinct decks to compete in a 1-on-1 rotation. The theme emphasizes strategic coordination, as the winning team is determined by two victories across all members. Designed by artist Nobuyuki Habu, the card’s theme color is a warm beige (#a89580), reflecting its focus on collaborative gameplay. As a Trainer card, it facilitates team dynamics by allowing players to structure their battle order. The card’s number 40 marks its position within the set’s release. Its concept encourages multiplayer engagement through structured, team-oriented challenges.

Three people form a team, each bringing decks with different contents, and battle team vs. team. Each team decides the order its members will battle in, and the battles begin, 1 on 1. When all 3 persons' battles are over, the team that won twice wins. If you have more friends playing with Pokémon cards, give it a try!

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