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Golem

Expedition Base Set 49/165 • rare

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 49/165
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2002
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $14.24
Artist: Aya Kusube

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What it's worth

$14.24market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$8.32 – $14.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare fighting-type card from the Expedition Base Set, this Golem serves as a foundational piece for any collector focused on early thematic expansions. Its inclusion in this specific set marks a significant moment in the evolution of card gameplay and visual design.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 2

Poké-BodyRock Body

All damage done by attacks to Golem is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energy colorless energyRock Tumble60

Don't apply Resistance.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Golem card from the Expedition Base Set was released in 2002 as part of the first expansion in the e-Card Series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a significant shift in design, introducing a new card layout that featured a unique dot-code strip along the left side, intended to be scanned by the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral to unlock digital content like animations or mini-games.

The card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, who chose a dynamic, rugged style that emphasizes the Rock-type Pokémon's massive, boulder-like composition. As a rare card in the Expedition set, it stands as a notable example of the transition period in the franchise, balancing traditional gameplay mechanics with the experimental hardware integration that defined the e-Card era for collectors and players alike.

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About

About Golem

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