Alakazam — 80 HP — [P]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Kadabra

Pokémon Power: Damage Swap
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to another as long as you don’t Knock Out that Pokémon. This power can’t be used if Alakazam is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[P][P][P] Confuse Ray: 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 1/130 — Rare Holo

Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5000.

Blastoise — 100 HP — [W]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Wartortle

Pokémon Power: Rain Dance
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 1 [W] Energy card to 1 of your [W] Pokémon. (This doesn’t use up your 1 Energy card attachment for the turn.) This power can’t be used if Blastoise is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[W][W][W] Hydro Pump: 40+
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each [W] Energy attached to Blastoise but not used to pay for this attack’s Energy cost. You can’t add more than 20 damage in this way.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 2/130 — Rare Holo

A brutal Pokémon with pressurized water jets on its shell. They are used for high-speed tackles.

Chansey — 120 HP — [C]
Basic

[C][C] Scrunch
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Chansey during your opponent’s next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

[C][C][C][C] Double-edge: 80
Chansey does 80 damage to itself.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 3/130 — Rare Holo

A rare and elusive Pokémon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch it.

Charizard — 120 HP — [R]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Charmeleon

Pokémon Power: Energy Burn
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may turn all Energy attached to Charizard into [R] Energy for the rest of the turn. This power can’t be used if Charizard is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[R][R][R][R] Fire Spin: 100
Discard 2 Energy cards attached to Charizard in order to use this attack.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 4/130 — Rare Holo

Spits fire that is hot enough to melt boulders. Known to unintentionally cause forest fires.

Clefable — 70 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Clefairy

[C] Metronome
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon’s attacks. Metronome copies that attack except for its Energy costs and anything else required in order to use that attack, such as discarding Energy cards. (No matter what type the Defending Pokémon is, Clefable’s type is still Colorless.)

[C][C] Minimize
All damage done by attacks to Clefable during your opponent’s next turn is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 2

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 5/130 — Rare Holo

A timid Fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it sees people.

Clefairy — 40 HP — [C]
Basic

[C] Sing
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

[C][C][C] Metronome
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon’s attacks. Metronome copies that attack except of its Energy costs and anything else required in order to use that attach, such as discarding Energy cards. (No matter what type the Defending Pokémon is, Clefairy’s type is still Colorless.)

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 6/130 — Rare Holo

Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.

Gyarados — 100 HP — [W]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Magikarp

[W][W][W] Dragon Rage: 50

[W][W][W][W] Bubblebeam: 40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 7/130 — Rare Holo

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Hitmonchan — 70 HP — [F]
Basic

[F] Jab: 20

[F][F][C] Special Punch: 40

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 8/130 — Rare Holo

While seeming to do nothing, it fires punches in lightning-fast volleys that are impossible to see.

Magneton — 60 HP — [L]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Magnemite

[L][L][C] Thunder Wave: 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defendind Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

[L][L][C][C] Selfdestruct: 80
Does 20 damage to each player’s Bench. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 80 damage to itself.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 9/130 — Rare Holo

Formed by several Magnemites linked together. It frequently appears when sunspots flare up.

Mewtwo — 60 HP — [P]
Basic

[P][C] Psychic: 10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

[P][P] Barrier
Discard 1 [P] Energy card attached to Mewtwo in order to use this attack. During your opponent’s next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Mewtwo.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 10/130 — Rare Holo

A scientist created this Pokémon after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA engineering experiments.

Nidoking — 90 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Nidorino

[G][C][C] Thrash: 30+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 30 damage and Nidoking does 10 damage to itself.

[G][G][G] Toxic: 20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. It now takes 20 Poison damage instead of 10 after each player’s turn (even if it was already Poisoned).

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 11/130 — Rare Holo

Uses its powerful tail in battle to smash, constrict, then break its prey’s bones.

Nidoqueen — 90 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Nidorina

[G][C] Boyfriends: 20+
Does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Nidoking you have in play.

[G][G][C][C] Mega Punch: 50

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 12/130 — Rare Holo

Its hard scales provide strong protection. It uses its hefty bulk to execute powerful moves.

Ninetales — 80 HP — [R]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Vulpix

[C][C] Lure
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and switch it with his or her Active Pokémon.

[R][R][R][R] Fire Blast: 80
Discard 1 [R] Energy card attached to Ninetales in order to use this attack.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 13/130 — Rare Holo

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1,000-year curse.

Pidgeot — 80 HP — [C]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Pidgeotto

[C][C] Wing Attack: 20

[C][C][C] Hurricane: 30
Unless this attack Knocks Out the Defending Pokémon, return the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your opponent’s hand.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 14/130 — Rare Holo

When hunting, it skins the surface of water at high speed to pick off unwary prey such as Magikarp.

Poliwrath — 90 HP — [W]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Poliwhirl

[W][W][C] Water Gun: 30+
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each [W] Energy attached to Poliwrath but not used to pay for this attack’s Energy cost. Extra [W] Energy after the 2nd don’t count.

[W][W][C][C] Whirlpool: 40
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

weakness: [G]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 15/130 — Rare Holo

An adept swimmer at both the front crawl and breaststroke. Easily overtakes the best human swimmers.

Raichu — 80 HP — [L]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Pikachu

[L][C][C] Agility: 20
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Raichu.

[L][L][L][C] Thunder: 60
Flip a coin. If tails, Raichu does 30 damage to itself.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 16/130 — Rare Holo

Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.

Scyther — 70 HP — [G]
Basic

[G] Swords Dance
During your next turn, Scyther’s Slash attack’s base damage is 60 instead of 30.

[C][C][C] Slash: 30

weakness: [R]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 17/130 — Rare Holo

With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of it.

Venusaur — 100 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Ivysaur

Pokémon Power: Energy Trans
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take 1 [G] Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can’t be used if Venusaur is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[G][G][G][G] Solarbeam: 60

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 18/130 — Rare Holo

This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.

Wigglytuff — 80 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Jigglypuff

[C] Lullaby
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

[C][C][C] Do the Wave: 10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 2

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 19/130 — Rare Holo

The body is soft and rubbery. When angered, it will suck in air and inflate itself to an enormous size.

Zapdos — 90 HP — [L]
Basic

[L][L][L][C] Thunder: 60
Flip a coin. If tails, Zapdos does 30 damage to itself.
[L][L][L][L] Thunderbolt: 100
Discard all Energy cards attached to Zapdos in order to use this attack.

weakness:
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 20/130 — Rare Holo

A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear from clouds while wielding enormous lightning bolts.

Beedrill — 80 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Kakuna

[C][C][C] Twineedle: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

[G][G][G] Poison Sting: 40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 21/130 — Rare

Flies at high speed and attacks using the large, venomous stingers on its forelegs and tail.

Dragonair — 80 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Dratini

[C][C][C] Slam: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

[C][C][C][C] Hyper Beam: 20
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

weakness:
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 2

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 22/130 — Rare

A mystical Pokémon that exudes a gentle aura. Has the ability to change climate conditions.

Dugtrio — 70 HP — [F]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Diglett

[F][F][C] Slash: 40

[F][F][F][F] Earthquake: 70
Does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [L]-30
retreat: 2

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 23/130 — Rare

A team of Diglett triplets. It triggers huge earthquakes by burrowing 60 miles underground.

Electabuzz — 70 HP — [L]
Basic

[L] Thundershock: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

[L][C] Thunderpunch: 30+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, this attack does 30 damage plus Electabuzz does 10 damage to itself.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 24/130 — Rare

Normally found near power plants, it can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.

Electrode — 80 HP — [L]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Voltorb

Pokémon Power: Buzzap
At any time during your turn (before your attack), you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, choose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy of that type. You can’t use this power if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[L][L][L] Electric Shock: 50
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 25/130 — Rare

It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.

Kangaskhan — 90 HP — [C]
Basic

[C] Fetch
Draw a card.

[C][C][C][C] Comet Punch: 20×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 26/130 — Rare

The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.

Mr. Mime — 40 HP — [P]
Basic

Pokémon Power: Invisible Wall
Whenever an attack (including your own) does 30 or more damage to Mr. Mime (after applying Weakness and Resistance), prevent that damage. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.) This power can’t be used if Mr. Mime is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[P][C] Meditate: 10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 27/130 — Rare

If interrupted while miming, it will slap around the enemy with its broad hands.

Pidgeotto — 60 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Pidgey

[C][C] Whirlwind: 20
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

[C][C][C] Mirror Move
If Pidgeotto was attacked last turn, do the final result of that attack on Pidgeotto to the Defending Pokémon.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 28/130 — Rare

Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Pinsir — 60 HP — [G]
Basic

[G][G] Irongrip: 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

[G][G][C][C] Guillotine: 50

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 29/130 — Rare

If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing its victim around and toss it hard.

Snorlax — 90 HP — [C]
Basic

Pokémon Power: Thick Skinned
Snorlax can’t become Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. This power can’t be used if Snorlax is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

[C][C][C][C] Body Slam: 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 4

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 30/130 — Rare

Very lazy. Just eats and sleeps. As its rotund bulk builds, it becomes steadily more slothful.

Venomoth — 70 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Venonat

Pokémon Power: Shift
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.

[G][G] Venom Powder: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 31/130 — Rare

The dust-like scales covering its wings are color-coded to indicate the kinds of poison it has.

Victreebel — 80 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Weepinbell

[G] Lure
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and switch it with his or her Active Pokémon.

[G][G] Acid: 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat during your next turn.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 32/130 — Rare

Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.

Arcanine — 100 HP — [R]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Growlithe

[R][R][C] Flamethrower: 50
Discard 1 [R] Energy card attached to Arcanine in order to use this attack.

[R][R][C][C] Take Down: 80
Arcanine does 30 damage to itself.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 33/130 — Uncommon

A Pokémon that has been long admired for its beauty. It runs gracefully, as if on wings.

Butterfree — 70 HP — [G]
Stage 2 — Evolves from Metapod

[C][C] Whirlwind: 20
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

[G][G][G][G] Mega Drain: 40
Remove a number of damage counters from Butterfree equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10).

weakness: [R]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 34/130 — Uncommon

In battle, it flaps its wings at high speed to release highly toxic dust into the air.

Charmeleon — 80 HP — [R]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Charmander

[C][C][C] Slash: 30

[R][R][C] Flamethrower: 50
Discard 1 [R] Energy card attached to Charmeleon in order to use this attack.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 35/130 — Uncommon

When it swings its burning tail, it raises the temperature to unbearably high levels.

Dewgong — 80 HP — [W]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Seel

[W][W][C] Aurora Beam: 50

[W][W][C][C] Ice Beam: 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 36/130 — Uncommon

Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.

Dodrio — 70 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Doduo

Pokémon Power: Retreat Aid
As long as Dodrio is Benched, pay 1 less to retreat your Active Pokémon.

[C][C][C] Rage: 10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Dodrio.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 37/130 — Uncommon

Uses its three brains to execute complex plans. While two heads sleep, one head stays awake.

Dratini — 40 HP — [C]
Basic

[C] Pound: 10

weakness:
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 38/130 — Uncommon

Long considered a mythical Pokémon until recently, when a small colony was found living underwater.

Exeggutor — 80 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Exeggcute

[P] Teleport
Switch Exeggutor with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

[C] Big Eggsplosion: 20×
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Energy attached to Exeggutor. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 39/130 — Uncommon

Legend has it that on rare occasions, one of its heads will drop off and continue on as an Exeggcute.

Farfetch’d — 50 HP — [C]
Basic

[C] Leek Slap: 30
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. Either way, you can’t use this attack again as long as Farfetch’d stays in play (even putting Farfetch’d on the Bench won’t let you use it again).

[C][C][C] Pot Smash: 30

weakness: [L]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 40/130 — Uncommon

The sprig of green onions it holds is its weapon. This sprig is used much like a metal sword.

Fearow — 70 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Spearow

[C][C][C] Agility: 20
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Fearow.

[C][C][C][C] Drill Peck: 40

weakness: [L]×2
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 41/130 — Uncommon

With its huge and magnificent wings, it can keep aloft without ever having to land for rest.

Growlithe — 60 HP — [R]
Basic

[R][C] Flare: 20

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 42/130 — Uncommon

Very protective of its territory. It will bark and bite to repel intruders from its space.

Haunter — 60 HP — [P]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Gastly

[P] Hypnosis
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

[P][P] Dream Eater: 50
You can’t use this attack unless the Defending Pokémon is Asleep.

weakness:
resistance: [F]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 43/130 — Uncommon

Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.

Ivysaur — 60 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Bulbasaur

[G][C][C] Vine Whip: 30

[G][G][G] Poisonpowder: 20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 44/130 — Uncommon

When the bulb on its back grows large, the Pokémon seems to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.

Jynx — 70 HP — [P]
Basic

[P] Doubleslap: 10×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

[P][P][C] Meditate: 20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 45/130 — Uncommon

Merely by meditating, the Pokémon launches a powerful psychic energy attack.

Kadabra — 60 HP — [P]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Abra

[P][P] Recover
Discard 1 [P] Energy card attached to Kadabra in order to use this attack. Remove all damage counters from Kadabra.

[P][P][C] Super Psy: 50

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 46/130 — Uncommon

It emits special alpha waves from its body that induce headaches even to those just nearby.

Kakuna — 80 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Weedle

[C][C] Stiffen
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Kakuna during your opponent’s next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

[G][G] Poisonpowder: 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 47/130 — Uncommon

Almost incapable of moving, this Pokémon can only harden its shell to protect itself from predators.

Lickitung — 90 HP — [C]
Basic

[C] Tongue Wrap: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

[C][C] Supersonic
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 48/130 — Uncommon

Its tongue can be extended like a chameleon’s. It leaves a stinging sensation when it licks enemies.

Machoke — 80 HP — [F]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Machop

[F][F][C] Karate Chop: 50-
Does 50 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Machoke.

[F][F][C][C] Submission: 60
Machoke does 20 damage to itself.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 3

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 49/130 — Uncommon

Its muscular body is so powerful that it must wear a power-save belt to help regulate its motions.

Magikarp — 30 HP — [W]
Basic

[C] Tackle: 10

[W] Flail: 10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Magikarp.

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 50/130 — Uncommon

In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Magmar — 50 HP — [R]
Basic

[R][R] Fire Punch: 30

[R][R][C] Flamethrower: 50
Discard 1 [R] Energy card attached to Magmar in order to use this attack.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 2

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 51/130 — Uncommon

Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.

Marowak — 60 HP — [F]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Cubone

[F][F] Bonemerang: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

[F][F][C] Call for Friend
Search your deck for a [F] Basic Pokémon card and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. (You can’t use this attack if your bench is full.)

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [L]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 52/130 — Uncommon

The bone it holds is its key weapon. It throws the bone skillfully like a boomerang to KO targets.

Nidorina — 70 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Nidoran Female

[G] Supersonic
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

[G][C][C] Double Kick: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 53/130 — Uncommon

The female’s horn develops slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.

Nidorino — 60 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Nidoran Male

[G][C][C] Double Kick: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

[G][G][C][C] Horn Drill: 50

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 54/130 — Uncommon

An aggressive Pokémon that is quick to attack. The horn on its head secretes a powerful venom.

Parasect — 60 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Paras

[G][G] Spore
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

[C][C][C] Slash: 30

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 55/130 — Uncommon

A host-parasite pair in which the parasite mushroom has taken over the host bug. Prefers damp places.

Persian — 70 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Meowth

[C][C] Scratch: 20

[C][C][C] Pounce: 30
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Persian during your next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 56/130 — Uncommon

Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

Poliwhirl — 60 HP — [W]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Poliwag

[W][W] Amnesia
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon’s attacks. That Pokémon can’t use that attack during your opponent’s next turn.

[W][W][C] Doubleslap: 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

weakness: [G]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 57/130 — Uncommon

Capable of living in or out of water. When out of water, it sweats to keep its body slimy.

Raticate — 60 HP — [C]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Rattata

[C] Bite: 20

[C][C][C] Super Fang: ?
Does damage to the Defending Pokémon equal to half the Defending Pokémon’s remaining HP (rounded up to the nearest 10).

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 58/130 — Uncommon

It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It seems to slow down if they are cut off.

Rhydon — 100 HP — [F]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Rhyhorn

[F][C][C] Horn Attack: 30

[F][F][F][F] Ram: 50
Rhydon does 20 damage to itself. If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon. Switch the Pokémon even if Rhydon is knocked out.)

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [L]-30
retreat: 3

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 59/130 — Uncommon

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3600 degrees.

Seaking — 70 HP — [W]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Goldeen

[W] Horn Attack: 10

[W][C] Waterfall: 30

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 60/130 — Uncommon

In the autumn spawning season, they can be seen swimming powerfully up rivers and creeks.

Seel — 60 HP — [W]
Basic

[W] Headbutt: 10

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 61/130 — Uncommon

The protruding horn on its head is very hard. This horn is used for bashing through thick ice.

Tauros — 60 HP — [C]
Basic

[C][C] Stomp: 20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.

[C][C][C] Rampage: 20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Tauros. Flip a coin. If tails, Tauros is now Confused (after doing damage).

weakness: [F]×2
resistance: [P]-30
retreat: 2

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 62/130 — Uncommon

When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Wartortle — 70 HP — [W]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Squirtle

[W][C] Withdraw
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Wartortle during your opponent’s next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

[W][C][C] Bite: 40

weakness: [L]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 63/130 — Uncommon

Often hides in water to stalk unweary prey. When swimming quickly, it moves its ears to maintain balance.

Weepinbell — 70 HP — [G]
Stage 1 — Evolves from Bellsprout

[G] Poisonpowder: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

[G][G] Razor Leaf: 30

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 64/130 — Uncommon

It spits out poisonpowder to immobilize the enemy, and then finishes the enemy with a spray of acid.

Abra — 30 HP — [P]
Basic

[P] Psyshock: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

weakness: [P]×2
resistance:
retreat: 0

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 65/130 — Common

Using its ability to read minds, it will identify impending danger and teleport to safety.

Bellsprout — 40 HP — [G]
Basic

[G] Vine Whip: 10

[G] Call for Family
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon named Bellsprout and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. (You can’t use this attack if your Bench is full.)

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Kagemaru Himeno
Base Set 2 — 66/130 — Common

A carniverous Pokémon that traps and eats bugs. It uses its root feet to soak up needed moisture.

Bulbasaur — 40 HP — [G]
Basic

[G][G] Leech Seed: 20
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove 1 damage counter from Bulbasaur.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 67/130 — Common

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.

Caterpie — 40 HP — [G]
Basic

[G] String Shot: 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

weakness: [R]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Ken Sugimori
Base Set 2 — 68/130 — Common

Its short feet are tipped with suction pads that enable it to tirelessly climb slopes and walls.

Charmander — 50 HP — [R]
Basic

[C] Scratch: 10

[R][C] Ember: 30
Discard 1 [R] Energy card attached to Charmander in order to use this attack.

weakness: [W]×2
resistance:
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 69/130 — Common

Obviously prefers hot places. If it gets caught in the rain, steam is said to spout from the tip of its tail.

Cubone — 40 HP — [F]
Basic

[C] Snivel
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Cubone during your opponent’s next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)

[F][F] Rage: 10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Cubone.

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [L]-30
retreat: 1

Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Base Set 2 — 70/130 — Common

Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon’s real face.

Diglett — 30 HP — [F]
Basic

[F] Dig: 10

[F][F] Mud Slap: 30

weakness: [G]×2
resistance: [L]-30
retreat: 0

Illus. Keiji Kinebuchi
Base Set 2 — 71/130 — Common

Lives about three feet underground, where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.