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Erika's Bulbasaur
Gym Challenge 39/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 39/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $42.13
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
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Where it came from
Erika's Bulbasaur was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in Japan in 1998 and later reached international markets in 2000. It is a key piece in the Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge series, which focused on the signature Pokémon used by the Kanto region's gym leaders. This specific card represents the Grass-type specialist Erika, the leader of the Celadon City Gym, and was designed to reflect her calm, nature-focused demeanor within the game's lore.
The artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori sought to capture a serene, illustrative style that distinguished the gym-themed cards from the standard set releases. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency, as it emphasized the connection between specific trainers and their partners, helping to flesh out the world-building of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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