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Corphish

Dragon 52/97 • common

Set: Dragon
Number: 52/97
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.41
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$0.41market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.35 – $0.43 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Corphish first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX Dragon set, released in the early 2000s during the third generation of the series. As a common card, it serves as a straightforward piece of franchise history that documents the initial introduction of this Water-type Pokémon into the card game.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyPoison Claws

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

Cost: water energyBubble10

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

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Corphish 52/97 was released as part of the Dragon expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2003. This set was notable for being the second expansion published by The Pokémon Company International after they took over the game’s licensing from Wizards of the Coast. The Dragon set drew significant attention at the time for introducing the Dragon-type category to the game, significantly altering competitive deck-building strategies by providing new elemental weaknesses and resistances.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a prolific artist in the franchise whose style is characterized by soft, watercolor-like textures and dynamic compositions. In this depiction, Corphish is shown in an aquatic environment, emphasizing its Water-type classification during an era where the game's aesthetic was transitioning toward a more refined, digital look. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for players seeking to round out Water-type lineups during the early EX series block.

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