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Electabuzz
Base 20/102 • rare
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 20/102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $9.70
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage plus Electabuzz does 10 damage to itself.
Normally found near power plants, it can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Electabuzz card from the Base Set was released as part of the initial Pokémon Trading Card Game launch in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Created by Media Factory and illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the card reflects the aesthetic foundations of the series, drawing directly from the original character designs Sugimori developed for the Game Boy titles. It was designed to showcase the Electric-type mechanics through its signature 'Thundershock' and 'Thunderpunch' moves, establishing the character as a formidable middle-tier offensive option in the early competitive meta.
The reception of this card was notably strong among early collectors and players, largely because it was also featured as a 'Black Star Promo' in various merchandise bundles, making it one of the more accessible yet powerful cards of the era. Ken Sugimori’s artwork remains iconic for its clean, expressive style that defined the visual language of the franchise's first generation. As a staple of the base set, it serves as a historical touchstone for the expansion of the franchise into international markets during the late 1990s.
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