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Typhlosion
Expedition Base Set 65/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 65/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $27.55
- Artist
- K. Hoshiba
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may count the total number of Energy cards attached to all of your Pokémon and all of your opponent's Pokémon. If your opponent has more total Energy cards attached, you may search your deck for 1 Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Typhlosion is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Released in September 2002, the Expedition Base Set marked a significant shift for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as the first expansion to introduce the e-Reader technology. This card was designed to be compatible with the Nintendo Game Boy Advance e-Reader peripheral, which allowed players to scan the card to unlock minigames or Pokédex data. This era represented a push toward integrating physical tabletop play with digital interactivity, reflecting the experimental spirit of the early 2000s gaming landscape.
The artwork for this specific Typhlosion card was crafted by illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Nishida, a pivotal figure in the franchise’s visual identity and the original designer of Pikachu, focused on rendering the Pokémon in a dynamic, high-energy stance that captured its signature volcanic power. Upon release, the set was met with mixed reactions from collectors who were adjusting to the technical layout of the e-Reader borders, though it is now appreciated for its distinct stylistic departure from the classic Wizards of the Coast aesthetic.
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