Cyndaquil, Expedition Base Set 105/165, common

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Cyndaquil

Expedition Base Set 105/165 • common

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 105/165
Rarity: Common
Released: 2002
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $14.07
Artist: Kyoko Umemoto

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What it's worth

$14.07market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$10.72 – $14.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Expedition Base Set, released in the early 2000s, was notable for introducing the E-Reader technology that allowed players to scan cards to unlock digital content. As a common card from this set, this Cyndaquil is a classic example of the transition toward the E-series era, which collectors prize for its distinct frame design and departure from the original Base Set aesthetic.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTackle10

Cost: fire energy colorless energyEmber30

Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Cyndaquil.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in September 2002, the Expedition Base Set marked a significant shift for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it was the first expansion to incorporate the e-Reader technology. This innovation allowed players to scan dot-code strips on the cards to unlock mini-games, Pokédex entries, or animations on a Game Boy Advance. The Cyndaquil card, numbered 105/165, was a common inclusion in this set and served as a foundational fire-type entry from the Johto region.

The artwork for this particular Cyndaquil was provided by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose minimalist and clean aesthetic defined the early visual language of the franchise. Sugimori aimed to capture the Pokémon in a static, descriptive pose that prioritized clarity and character recognition. While the Expedition set itself saw mixed reactions due to the bulky card borders required for the e-Reader functionality, the artwork remains a staple for collectors who appreciate the transition between the game's early eras.

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About Cyndaquil

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