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Cyndaquil

Sandstorm 59/100 • common

Set: Sandstorm
Number: 59/100
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $3.11
Artist: Naoyo Kimura

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$3.11market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$1.89 – $3.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the 2003 EX Sandstorm set, this Cyndaquil card marks a key moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game when the mechanics transitioned to the EX series era. Collectors often appreciate these early-2000s cards for their distinct art styles and the nostalgic value of featuring fan-favorite Generation II starters in their original card layouts.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTackle10

Cost: fire energySinge

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

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Cyndaquil card from the EX Sandstorm expansion was released in 2003 as part of the transition to the EX series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a significant shift in the game's aesthetic, moving toward the cleaner, more modern graphic design language introduced by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International after they took over operations from Wizards of the Coast.

The card features artwork by illustrator Naoyo Kimura, who was a frequent contributor during this era. Kimura's style during this period often emphasized softer, more naturalistic depictions of Pokémon in their environments, distinguishing the set from the more stylized or CGI-heavy designs seen in subsequent expansions. As a common card, it served as an accessible entry point for players looking to incorporate Fire-type Pokémon into their decks during the early EX-era competitive meta.

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