The 1999 Pokémon Base Set Diglett card (47) is a foundational Fighting-type Basic Pokémon from the original 1999 release.
Diglett
1999 • Pokémon • Base
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Released in 1999 as part of the Pokémon Base Set, this Diglett card (number 47) represents a cornerstone of the original trading card game expansion. Designed by Keiji Kinebuchi, the card features Diglett as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 30 Hit Points. In terms of gameplay, Diglett offers two primary attacks: Fighting Dig, which deals 10 damage, and FightingFighting Mud Slap, which deals 30 damage. These abilities reflect the character's underground nature and earth-based powers. The card serves as a fundamental building block for early deck strategies, allowing players to establish board presence with its low energy cost and straightforward damage output. As a common rarity card, it remains accessible to new collectors while holding nostalgic value for veterans who started their journey with the Base Set. Whether you are interested in the strategic depth of early TCG designs or the historical context of the 1999 release, this card offers a tangible connection to the franchise's origins.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Diglett
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Keiji Kinebuchi
Card Stock
English
30
Fighting
Basic
Grass ×2
Lightning -30
50
Card Text
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Attack: Dig (10)
Attack: Mud Slap (30)
Lives about three feet underground, where it feeds on plant roots. It sometimes appears above ground.
