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Torchic
Ruby & Sapphire 74/109 • common
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 74/109
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $2.06
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Torchic card, numbered 74/109, was released in the Ruby & Sapphire expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in North America in 2003. This set marked the first transition of the game to the Nintendo-published era, following the conclusion of the Wizards of the Coast production. The design reflects the visual shift toward the third generation of Pokémon, emphasizing the starter Pokémon that introduced players to the Hoenn region.
Illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori, the card features the signature clean, minimalist aesthetic that defined the early GBA-era card art. Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise, aimed to present Torchic in a grounded, approachable pose that highlighted its status as a Fire-type starter. Like many common cards in this set, it served as a foundational piece for new players, received favorably for its accessible gameplay utility and its role in introducing the updated card template of the time.
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