Bulbasaur (Base Set 44)
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Bulbasaur (Japanese: フシギダネ Fushigidane) is a Grass-type basic Pokémon card. It is part of the Base Set.
Contents |
Card text
Attacks
| | Leech Seed やどりぎのタネ | 20 |
| Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove one damage counter from Bulbasaur. | ||
Pokédex data
| Species | Seed Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Length | 2'4" (0.7m) |
| Weight | 15 lbs. (6.9Kg) |
| Pokémon No. | 1 |
| Entry | A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon. |
Release information
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork from one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro Pokémon Snap contest held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. This card was reprinted in the Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection reprint sets, which were only released outside of Japan.
Gallery
Base Set print |
CoroCoro Pokémon Snap contest print |
Trivia
- Early English prints of the card mistakenly list the weight as length.
- The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
- The text on the bottom right of the "Snap" print reads: "Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card".
Origin
Leech Seed, is a move in the Pokémon games that Bulbasaur can learn. This card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded.
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