Pokémon Trader

Base Set 2 106/130 • rare

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 106/130
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2000
Market price: $3.48
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$3.48market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$3.23 – $3.74 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, Pokémon Trader represents a foundational utility piece that allows players to strategically exchange cards from their hand for a specific Pokémon from their deck. This mechanic remains a sought-after staple for collectors who value the essential building blocks of early competitive play.

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Card face

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Pokémon Trader was originally released as a Trainer card in the inaugural Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1996 and North America in 1999. The card was designed to facilitate deck consistency, allowing players to exchange a Pokémon card from their hand for one found in their deck. This mechanic reflects the central theme of the early game—trading and evolution—providing a strategic advantage by filtering a player's hand for necessary evolutions.

The Base Set 2 version, numbered 106/130, was released in 2000 as a compilation set intended to keep popular cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansion available to new players. Featuring the original artwork by Ken Sugimori, the card maintains its iconic minimalist aesthetic typical of the late 90s era. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility, serving as a staple inclusion in competitive decks before it was eventually rotated out of standard formats.

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