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Dewgong
Base Set 2 36/130 • uncommon
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 36/130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $1.43
- 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
The Dewgong card from the Base Set 2 expansion was released in 2000 as part of a strategic effort by Wizards of the Coast to keep the original Pokémon Trading Card Game momentum alive. As a reprint set, it consolidated popular cards from the original Base Set and the Jungle expansion, providing players with easier access to staple water-type Pokémon. The artwork retains the original illustration by Kagemaru Himeno, whose work is characterized by a clean, expressive style that defined the visual language of early Pokémon cards.
Kagemaru Himeno, a prolific artist in the TCG's history, focused on capturing the gentle yet aquatic nature of Dewgong, depicting the creature in a static, serene pose that emphasizes its elegance. By the time of the Base Set 2 release, the Pokémon brand had achieved massive global popularity, and the set served as a bridge between the initial craze and the release of subsequent generations. While considered an uncommon card rather than a chase piece, its presence in Base Set 2 cemented its status as a reliable and recognizable utility card for water-themed decks of the era.
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