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Dodrio
Base Set 2 37/130 • uncommon
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 37/130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $5.11
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
As long as Dodrio is Benched, pay Colorless less to retreat your Active Pokémon.
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Dodrio.
Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a way to keep the Pokémon Trading Card Game accessible to new players following the initial massive success of the Base Set and Jungle expansions. Because the original Base Set had gone out of print, this compilation set reprinted key cards to maintain gameplay stability and satisfy ongoing market demand. It featured a distinct set symbol and served as a bridge between early Wizards-era releases.
The Dodrio card, numbered 37/130, retains the artwork originally commissioned for the Jungle expansion, featuring the three-headed bird in a dynamic, illustrative style typical of the early Ken Sugimori-influenced era. As an uncommon colorless-type Pokémon, it was valued for its retreat-cost-reducing ability, which made it a tactical favorite among players looking to cycle their bench. It remains a nostalgic staple for collectors who appreciate the transitional period of the game's early history.
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