Oddish

Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this card marked a significant transition for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English expansion to incorporate the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan the bottom dot-code strip using a Nintendo Game Boy Advance accessory to unlock data, minigames, or Pokedex entries. This technical shift reflected Nintendo's broader initiative to create interconnected experiences across their hardware platforms during the early 2000s.

The artwork for this Oddish was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive clean, minimalist style defined the foundational aesthetic of the franchise. Sugimori often focused on placing the creature in a simple, recognizable environment to emphasize its biology rather than dramatic action. As a common card, it served as a functional entry point for players building Grass-type decks, and its design remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who experienced the move from the Wizards of the Coast era into the Nintendo-managed release structure.