The 1999 Pokémon Base Set Clefairy #5 is a Holo Rare card featuring the iconic Colorless Pokémon designed by Ken Sugimori.
Clefairy
1999 • Pokémon • Base Set
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Clefairy, designated as card number 5 in the original 1999 Pokémon Base Set, remains a foundational piece for collectors of the franchise's early trading card game era. This Holo Rare card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, whose artwork defined the visual identity of the original release. As a Basic Pokémon with 40 HP, Clefairy serves as a versatile entry point in gameplay, offering the Colorless Sing attack to induce sleep or the powerful Metronome ability to copy an opponent's move. For investors and set builders alike, the Base Set represents the genesis of the Pokémon TCG, making low-numbered cards like Clefairy highly significant. The Holo Rare treatment gives this card a distinctive reflective finish that distinguishes it from the common and uncommon cards in the 102-card set. Collectors often seek out this card to complete the Base Set collection, appreciating its historical context and nostalgic value. The card's Pokédex number, 35, highlights its early introduction in the Pokémon universe, adding depth to its appeal for fans who follow the creature's evolution line. Whether you are focusing on vintage gaming memorabilia or completing a comprehensive Base Set run, Clefairy #5 stands as a key component of this legendary release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Clefairy
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Holo
40
Colorless
Basic
Fighting ×2
Psychic -30
1
35
Card Text
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Attack: Sing
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Attack: 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, Clefairy's type is still Colorless.)
Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.