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Mew
Expedition Base Set 55/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 55/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $149.58
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Count the number of Energy cards attached to that Pokémon. Put that many damage counters on the Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Mew card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As the first set in the e-Card Series, it introduced the dot-code technology on the left side of the card, designed to be scanned by the Nintendo e-Reader peripheral for the Game Boy Advance. This release represented the transition into the third generation of gameplay mechanics and heralded a new visual language for the franchise, emphasizing technical functionality alongside traditional play.
The illustration of this specific Mew card was crafted by Mitsuhiro Arita, a staple artist of the early TCG era whose work defined the aesthetic of the original sets. Arita often focused on placing Pokémon in natural, serene environments, and his depiction of Mew captures the character's ethereal and playful nature. While the Expedition set received a mixed reception at the time due to the polarizing nature of the e-Reader gimmick, cards featuring fan-favorite Legendary Pokémon like Mew remained highly sought after by collectors for their clean, modern layout and iconic artistry.
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