#8 Ivysaur - Expansion Pack (expansion-pack)
Ivysaur is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Ken Sugimori, part of the Expansion Pack set released on October 20, 1996. The card has a rarity of Uncommon and is numbered 8 within its set. It carries a theme color of #86a34c, aligning with its Grass-type identity. Ivysaur possesses two attacks: Vine Whip, which costs one Grass and two Colorless energy to deal 30 damage, and Poisonpowder, requiring three Grass energy to deal 20 damage and poison the defending Pokémon. The card’s health points total 60, reflecting its baseline durability. Its design emphasizes Grass-type characteristics through both its attributes and attack mechanics. The Poisonpowder attack specifically introduces a status effect, adding strategic depth to its gameplay interactions. This card represents a foundational entry in the Pokémon TCG, capturing the evolution of the original starter Pokémon.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Ken Sugimori
Release Date
10/20/1996
Expansion Pack
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