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Ekans

Team Rocket 56/82 • common

Set: Team Rocket
Number: 56/82
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $1.57
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$1.57market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$1.51 – $1.89 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This grass-type Ekans is a foundational piece from the Team Rocket set, offering a glimpse into an era where iconic creatures were reimagined through the lens of a notorious organization. Its status as a common card makes it an accessible yet essential component for collectors looking to document the history of early card series.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyBite10

Cost: grass energy grass energyPoison Sting20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

A carnivore that swallows its prey whole. Pidgeys and Spearows are its favorite food.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ekans card was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and reached English-speaking markets in 2000. This set marked a significant tonal shift for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, moving away from the focus on pure competitive training to introduce the antagonistic presence of Team Rocket. It was the first set to feature Dark Pokémon, reflecting the corruptive influence of the organization, and it remains a touchstone for collectors interested in the franchise's early narrative expansion.

The illustration was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG who is well known for her expressive, soft-edged art style. In this piece, she depicts Ekans in a coiled, observant posture that captures the creature's serpentine nature while maintaining the clean, minimalist aesthetic favored during the game's early years. The card is widely recognized by enthusiasts for its classic card layout and its role as a foundational common in the Team Rocket set.

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About

About Ekans

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