Weezing, Expedition Base Set 70/165, rare

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Weezing

Expedition Base Set 70/165 • rare

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 70/165
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2002
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $5.99
Artist: Hajime Kusajima

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Market

What it's worth

$5.99market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$5.07 – $5.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare grass-type entry from the Expedition Base Set, this card serves as a notable piece for those documenting the evolution of the trading card game. Its classification as a rare card makes it a sought-after addition for collectors focused on completing the specific, expansive set from which it originates.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energy colorless energyFoul Gas

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: grass energy grass energy colorless energyMisfire60

Flip a coin. If tails, put 6 damage counters on Weezing.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Weezing card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, represents a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game aesthetic. It was part of the first set to integrate the e-Reader technology, allowing players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance for mini-games and Pokédex data. This transition marked a period where the card designs moved toward more detailed, realistic illustrations to showcase the capabilities of the new digital interface.

The artwork for this specific card was crafted by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. In this iteration, Sugimori leaned into a clean, graphical representation of the Poison-type Pokémon that emphasized its dual-headed anatomy. Upon its release, the Expedition set was noted for its departure from the established Wizards of the Coast design template, signaling a more unified international look that aligned closely with the Japanese releases of the time.

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Other printings

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About

About Weezing

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