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Poké Ball
Base Set 2 121/130 • common
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 121/130
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Market price
- $0.54
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, you may search your deck for any Basic Pokémon or Evolution card. Show that card to your opponent, then put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
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Where it came from
Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 served as a re-release of the original Base Set and Jungle expansions for the North American market. It was created to ensure that cards from the initial game were still available to new players as the trading card game grew in popularity. Because it combined two previous sets into one, it became a cornerstone for players looking to complete their collections of early-generation staples.
The Poké Ball card design follows the visual language established by the Wizards of the Coast team during the game's initial launch. It features the iconic minimalist art style of the era, focusing on functionality and clarity. As a trainer card, it was designed to provide a foundational game mechanic that allowed players to search their decks for Pokémon, solidifying its place as a frequently used card in competitive decks of that period.
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