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Dugtrio
Expedition Base Set 10/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 10/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $76.75
- Artist
- Masako Yamashita
What it does
Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this card marked a significant transition for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to integrate the E-Card reader technology, which allowed players to scan cards through a Game Boy Advance accessory to unlock Pokédex data, mini-games, or localized information. This shift reflected Nintendo's broader strategy at the time to bridge the gap between their console software and physical merchandise.
The Dugtrio illustration was executed by artist Ken Sugimori, whose work defined the visual identity of the franchise's early generations. Sugimori opted for a clean, minimalist approach that emphasized the three-headed subterranean nature of the Pokémon, consistent with his signature watercolor-influenced style. Upon its debut, the set received a mixed reception from competitive players who felt the new card borders and complex card-reader mechanics cluttered the traditional gameplay experience, though collectors highly valued the transition to this new format.
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