Ponyta, Expedition Base Set 126/165, common

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Ponyta

Expedition Base Set 126/165 • common

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 126/165
Rarity: Common
Released: 2002
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $7.82
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno

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What it's worth

$7.82market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$4.06 – $8.84 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fire-type card from the Expedition Base Set captures a classic Pokémon in a foundational series that helped define early collecting. Though it is a common card, its inclusion in this specific set makes it a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate the original breadth of the trading card hobby.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: fire energySinge

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energySmash Kick20

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ponyta card, numbered 126/165, was released as part of the Expedition Base Set in 2002. This set marked a significant evolution for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was the first to feature the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan the cards into a Game Boy Advance to unlock additional data, minigames, and Pokedex entries.

The artwork for this specific Ponyta was created by illustrator Aya Kusube. She employed a distinct, textured aesthetic that characterized many of the Expedition cards, focusing on a more painterly and atmospheric style rather than the sharp, cel-shaded look of early Base Set releases. While the card is a common rarity, it remains notable to collectors for its unique role in bridging the gap between traditional card gaming and digital integration during the early 2000s.

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About

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