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Abra

Base 43/102 • common

Set: Base
Number: 43/102
Rarity: Common
Released: 1999
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $1.76
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$1.76market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.94 – $1.94 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a foundational psychic-type card from the inaugural set, this piece represents the very beginning of the collecting experience. Its status as a common card makes it a quintessential element of the original release that shaped the early landscape for players and collectors alike.

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Card face

What it does

30 HPBasic

Cost: psychic energyPsyshock10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2

Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and teleport to safety.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Abra card was released as part of the original Pokémon Trading Card Game Base Set, which debuted in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Created by Media Factory and designed by game developer Creatures Inc., the set introduced the core mechanics of the franchise to an international audience, translating the video game experience into a competitive card format.

The artwork for the Abra card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s style for the early sets focused on placing the creatures within natural, serene environments, aiming to emphasize their personality and biological characteristics. This specific design captures Abra in a tranquil, meditative state, reflecting its psychic nature and signature 'Teleport' ability.

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About

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