#48 Porygon - Team Rocket (base5)
Porygon is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 40 HP, featuring a unique combination of abilities and attacks. It belongs to the Base set, released as part of the Team Rocket series on April 24, 2000. The card’s artist is Keiji Kinebuchi, and its themecolor is a warm orange hue. Porygon has a Psychic resistance of -30, making it less vulnerable to Psychic-type attacks. Its primary attack, Conversion 1, costs one Colorless energy and allows the player to change the defending Pokémon’s type if it has a Weakness. The secondary attack, Psybeam, requires three Colorless energy to deal 20 damage and has a 50% chance to confuse the opponent. The card’s flavor text reflects its association with slot machines, hinting at its connection to gaming and chance. Porygon’s design emphasizes adaptability through its strategic attack options and resistance.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi
Release Date
4/24/2000
Team Rocket
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