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Mewtwo
Expedition Base Set 56/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 56/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $81.97
- Artist
- Kimiya Masago
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
This attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in September 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this card marked a significant technical shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to utilize the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan dot-code strips on the cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock special mini-games, Pokédex entries, and supplemental data. This design approach sought to blend the physical collecting experience with the digital interactivity of the handheld gaming era.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic illustrators in the history of the franchise. His depiction of Mewtwo leans into a sharp, stylized aesthetic that departs from the watercolor-influenced illustrations of the original Base Set. While the e-Reader functionality was eventually phased out, the Expedition set remains historically notable for introducing the modern card layout, including the revised font and distinct placement of information that defined the game's formatting for years to come.
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