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Koga's Muk
Gym Challenge 26/132 • rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 26/132
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $16.44
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If an opponent's attack does damage to Koga's Muk (even if Koga's Muk is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads and if it has any, choose 1 Energy card attached to the attacking Pokémon and discard it. This power can't be used if Koga's Muk is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed when your opponent attacks.
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Where it came from
Koga's Muk was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 2000 and arrived in English-language markets shortly thereafter. This set was designed to spotlight the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, moving away from the standard elemental focus of earlier sets to emphasize the tactical styles of specific characters. As a Poison-type specialist, Koga’s inclusion reflected his role as the master of the Fuchsia City Gym and his association with stealth and deception.
The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and creative director behind the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori sought to capture the intimidating, amorphous nature of Muk while integrating the gritty, industrial aesthetic common to the Gym sets. The card was well-received by players for its 'Sticky Paste' Pokémon Power, which introduced a strategic layer of control to the game by preventing opponents from retreating, effectively cementing Muk's reputation as a disruptive force in the competitive meta of the era.
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