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Koga's Ekans
Gym Challenge 77/132 • common
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 77/132
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $3.54
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip 2 coins. If both are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
Koga's Ekans was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion, which debuted in Japan in 2000 and reached English-speaking markets in 2000. This set was unique within the early Pokémon Trading Card Game landscape for focusing on the signature rosters of Kanto region Gym Leaders. The card was designed to highlight the relationship between Gym Leader Koga and his Poison-type companions, fitting into a tactical theme that emphasized synergy with other cards bearing the trainer's name.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s work on this card reflects his minimalist, direct style, focusing on the creature’s form and personality rather than elaborate background scenery. As a common card, it served as an accessible entry point for players looking to construct theme decks based on Koga's specific aesthetic and play style during the late Wizards of the Coast era.
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