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Venomoth
Base Set 2 31/130 • rare
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 31/130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $4.70
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may change the type of Venomoth to the type of any other Pokémon in play other than Colorless. This power can't be used if Venomoth is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
The dust-like scales covering its wings are color coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2000 as part of the Base Set 2 expansion, this card served as a functional reprint within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Base Set 2 was designed to consolidate cards from the original Base Set and the Jungle expansion, providing players with continued access to earlier staples as the game's popularity surged internationally. The inclusion of Venomoth allowed the set to maintain the diversity of the original Jungle roster while addressing the high demand for core cards in the North American market.
The illustration is credited to Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive clean-line style defined the visual identity of the first generation of Pokémon. Venomoth’s design emphasizes its insectoid features and iridescent wings, aligning with the artistic direction of the late 1990s Japanese aesthetic. While Base Set 2 was initially met with mixed reactions by purist collectors who viewed the reprint set as redundant, it is now recognized as a significant chapter in the game's history for its role in sustaining the early player base.
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