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Cyndaquil

Neo Genesis 57/111 • common

Set: Neo Genesis
Number: 57/111
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $13.83
Artist: Shin-ichi Yoshida

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Market

What it's worth

$13.83market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$11.80 – $17.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Neo Genesis set released in 2000, this Cyndaquil card marks one of the earliest appearances of the Johto region starters in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. While it is classified as a common card, collectors value it for its connection to the transition from the base sets to the second generation of the franchise.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: fire energyFireworks20

Flip a coin. If tails, discard 1 Energy card attached to Cyndaquil.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyQuick Attack10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the year 2000 as part of the Neo Genesis expansion, the Cyndaquil card (57/111) marked the introduction of Generation II Pokémon to the trading card game. This set was highly anticipated by players and collectors as it transitioned the game from the original Base Set mechanics into the Johto region, featuring new designs and evolutionary lines.

The card features artwork by the prolific illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose minimalist and clean aesthetic defined the early look of the franchise. His design for this Cyndaquil emphasizes the creature's timid yet fiery nature, aligning with its role as a starter Pokémon. Upon release, the card was widely distributed as a common, making it an accessible piece for players looking to incorporate Fire-type mechanics into their decks during the turn of the millennium.

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About

About Cyndaquil

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