Barboach

Dragon 51/97 • common

Set: Dragon
Number: 51/97
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $2.38
Artist: Tomokazu Komiya

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Market

What it's worth

$2.38market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.00 – $2.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a water-type card from the Dragon set, this specimen represents a foundational piece for any collector focused on early-era aquatic creatures. Its status as a common card makes it a quintessential example of the accessible, foundational building blocks that defined the hobby during this period.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energySplash10

Cost: fighting energy colorless energyMud Slap20

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Barboach card was released in 2003 as part of the EX Dragon expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing the Dragon-type mechanic to the game, shifting the metagame and expanding the tactical possibilities for players who favored powerful, multi-type Pokémon. Produced by The Pokémon Company during the EX series era, the design reflects the aesthetic standards of early 2000s card game illustration, prioritizing clarity and functional gameplay mechanics.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, one of the most prolific and influential artists in the franchise's history. As a primary character designer for the video games, Sugimori’s style is known for its clean, expressive lines and focus on anatomical clarity. In this piece, he portrays the Whiskered Pokémon in a simple, aquatic composition, aiming to capture the creature's temperament as it first appeared in the Generation III games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

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