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Pokémon Trader
Base 77/102 • rare
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 77/102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 1999
- Market price
- $4.21
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Trade 1 of the Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards in your hand for 1 of the Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards from your deck. Show both cards to your opponent. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pokémon Trader card was released as part of the initial Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. Created during the height of the franchise's initial global expansion, the card was designed to emulate the core mechanic of the video games, specifically the ability to swap Pokémon with other players. It reflects the collaborative and social philosophy intended by creators Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, who envisioned the card game as a way to bridge the gap between digital play and physical tabletop interaction.
The artwork for the card was provided by veteran artist Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive watercolor style defined much of the early visual identity of the Pokémon series. Arita’s illustration captures a candid moment of exchange between two trainers, emphasizing the friendly, community-focused aspect of the hobby. Upon release, the card was received as a functional staple for competitive decks, valued for its utility in retrieving specific Pokémon from a player's deck, and it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the original 102-card set.
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