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Erika's Dratini
Gym Heroes 42/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 42/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $17.13
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Whenever an attack by a Basic Pokémon (including your own) does 20 or more damage to Erika's Dratini (after applying Weakness and Resistance), reduce that damage to 10. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.) This power stops working while Erika's Dratini is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Erika's Dratini was released as part of the Gym Heroes expansion in the year 2000, representing a shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game to focus on the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region's gym leaders. This specific card reflects the gentle aesthetic of Erika, the Celadon City Gym Leader, emphasizing her focus on nature and grace. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose iconic illustrative style defined the early era of the franchise and sought to capture the serene, approachable nature of the Pokémon as it would appear under Erika's care.
The Gym Heroes set was highly anticipated by Western collectors as it introduced the thematic concept of Trainer-specific Pokémon, marking a departure from the standard wild Pokémon encounters found in earlier sets. Upon its release, Erika's Dratini was recognized as a charming addition to the uncommon tier, favored by players for its thematic consistency rather than competitive dominance. Its design remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who appreciate the integration of character-driven narratives into the core gameplay mechanics of the early TCG.
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