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Cyndaquil

Unseen Forces 54/115 • common

Set: Unseen Forces
Number: 54/115
Rarity: Common
Released: 2005
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $2.45
Artist: Hajime Kusajima

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Market

What it's worth

$2.45market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$2.35 – $3.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Cyndaquil card from the Unseen Forces set is a classic example of the early-to-mid 2000s era, featuring art by Ken Sugimori that captures the Pokémon’s signature design. While it is a common card, collectors value it for its ties to the Johto region and its place in the expansive EX-series block of the trading card game.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyParalyzing Gaze

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

Cost: fire energy colorless energyFireworks30

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Cyndaquil.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cyndaquil card from the Pokémon TCG: EX Unseen Forces expansion was released in August 2005. This set was notable for its emphasis on the Johto region, featuring many Pokémon from the Gold and Silver games and introducing a variety of 'Unown' cards, which created unique gameplay mechanics involving alphabet-themed abilities.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon trading card game. Saitou's design for this common card focuses on a simple, expressive depiction of the Fire-type starter, utilizing a soft, clean art style that was intended to make the Pokémon feel approachable while adhering to the standard aesthetic of the mid-2000s EX-series releases.

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About

About Cyndaquil

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