Koga's Golbat

Gym Challenge 46/132 • uncommon

Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 46/132
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $5.64
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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$5.64market price via TCGplayer · Aug 15, 2026$5.54 – $5.72 over the tracked period

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Koga's Golbat is a notable piece from the Gym Challenge expansion, which famously spotlighted the signature Pokémon of Kanto's Gym Leaders. Collectors prize this card for its distinct illustrative style and its representation of Koga’s specialty in Poison-type strategies within the broader Pokémon Trading Card Game history.

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What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyBite20

Cost: grass energy grass energy grass energySonic Scream30

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

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30

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Provenance

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Koga's Golbat was released in the Gym Challenge expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2000 in North America. This set was designed to reflect the gym leaders of the Kanto region, providing a thematic link to the popular video game series where players faced these specific trainers. The card captures the signature style of Koga, a leader known for his expertise in poison and psychic types, grounding the game mechanics in the established narrative of the franchise.

The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator for the early Pokémon series. Sugimori's approach for the Gym Challenge set focused on depicting Pokémon in synergy with their trainer's aesthetic, often utilizing clean lines and a minimalist background to highlight the character's personality. The card was well-received by players at the time for its functional role in competitive decks, particularly for its ability to manipulate poison damage, cementing its status as a quintessential piece of the late-90s trading card era.

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