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Goldeen
Ruby & Sapphire 55/109 • common
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 55/109
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.64
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Does 10 damage for each damage counter on Goldeen.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Goldeen card, numbered 55/109, was released in 2003 as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which served as the inaugural set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's third generation. This transition marked a significant shift for the game, as The Pokémon Company International took over production from Wizards of the Coast. The set was designed to introduce players to the Hoenn region, featuring newly discovered Pokémon and updating the card layout to feature a clean, modern aesthetic that moved away from the earlier template.
The artwork for this particular Goldeen was created by illustrator Ken Sugimori, whose work is synonymous with the Pokémon franchise's visual identity. Sugimori’s design approach for this series focused on crisp, digital-style illustrations that prioritized anatomical clarity and vibrant colors to match the new Game Boy Advance hardware. As a common card, it served as an accessible entry point for the new generation of players, and while it lacks the complexity of rare holographic cards, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of early third-generation releases.
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