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Rapidash
Expedition Base Set 26/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 26/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $133.14
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of them and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Rapidash card from the Expedition Base Set was released in 2002, marking a significant evolution in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was the first to introduce the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan the dot-pattern strips on the sides of the cards into a Game Boy Advance for additional game content. This experimental design shift reflected Nintendo's broader strategy at the time to bridge the gap between physical card play and digital console experiences.
The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon franchise known for her dynamic character depictions. Her illustration captures Rapidash in a classic, fiery stance that emphasizes the creature's speed and elemental nature. While the set received mixed reactions from competitive players due to the complex e-Reader mechanics, collectors often favor this era for its distinct, modern layout and the technical innovation it brought to the hobby.
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