Kingler, Expedition Base Set 50/165, rare

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Kingler

Expedition Base Set 50/165 • rare

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 50/165
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2002
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $12.47
Artist: Shin-ichi Yoshida

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Market

What it's worth

$12.47market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$6.25 – $12.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare water-type Kingler card is a notable inclusion from the Expedition Base Set. As a rare-tier collectible, it serves as a significant piece of history for those focused on the earlier eras of the trading card game.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: water energyBubble10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: water energy water energy colorless energyGiant Claw70

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2002, the Expedition Base Set marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the e-Reader technology to the North American market. Kingler, card number 50/165, was a rare water-type entry in this set, which was designed to integrate physical cards with the Game Boy Advance. The set was created to expand gameplay mechanics beyond simple battling by allowing players to scan cards to unlock digital data, minigames, and Pokedex entries.

The aesthetic of the Expedition set moved toward a cleaner, more modern look compared to the original Wizards of the Coast releases. The illustrations, including this Kingler, prioritized a stylized approach that complemented the technical focus of the set. While the e-Reader functionality saw limited long-term adoption, the Expedition series is now viewed as an important transitional period that helped modernize the game's design language and physical layout.

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About

About Kingler

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