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Pokémon Collector
HeartGold & SoulSilver 97/123 • uncommon
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 97/123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2010
- Market price
- $8.13
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Pokémon, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pokémon Collector card was released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, which debuted in early 2010. The set was designed to coincide with the highly anticipated Nintendo DS remakes of the second-generation Pokémon games, bringing the Johto region back into the spotlight. Mechanically, the card served as a vital tool for competitive play, allowing players to search their deck for basic Pokémon to fill their bench quickly, reflecting the game's shift toward high-speed setup strategies during that era.
The card’s illustration was crafted by the artist Ken Sugimori, whose work defines the aesthetic of the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s art for this card captures the classic trainer archetype, emphasizing the role of the player character as a collector and explorer. Upon its release, the card became a staple in tournament decks due to its efficiency and consistency, solidifying its place in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a quintessential utility card for competitive players.
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