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Dewgong
Base 25/102 • uncommon
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 25/102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $5.12
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dewgong first appeared in the English Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released in 1999 following the massive success of the original Game Boy titles. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. His aesthetic for the early sets focused on clean, direct depictions of the creatures, often emphasizing their functional roles within the game's elemental ecosystem while maintaining a consistent, accessible style for a new international audience.
The card was designed as an uncommon water-type evolution, reflecting the evolution mechanic central to the game's strategy. Within the competitive landscape of the early Base Set, Dewgong was frequently utilized for its ability to stall opponents and provide reliable damage output. It remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors, serving as a representative example of the initial generation of cards that helped launch the global Pokémon phenomenon.
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