The Porygon reverse holo card from the 2016 Pokémon Evolutions set offers collectors a unique piece of the franchise's history with its distinctive holographic finish.
Porygon
2016 • Pokémon • Evolutions
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Released in 2016, the Pokémon Evolutions set pays tribute to the original Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow games, featuring Porygon as card number 71. This Basic Colorless Pokémon card is distinguished by its reverse holo treatment, which creates a shimmering effect on the card name and illustration area. Designed by Tomoaki Imakuni, the card captures the essence of the first artificial Pokémon, bringing a nostalgic touch to modern collections. Porygon features 60 HP and a retreat cost of just 1, making it a flexible piece in various strategies. Its key ability, Colorless Conversion 3, allows the player to choose a type—such as Grass, Fire, or Water—and apply that type as the Defending Pokémon's Weakness. This mechanic adds depth to gameplay, appealing to collectors who appreciate both the lore and the tactical utility of the card. The reverse holo variant stands out for its eye-catching finish, making it a favorite among those looking to complete their Evolutions set or build specialized decks. As a staple of the early Generation I roster, Porygon remains a significant figure in Pokémon TCG history, bridging the gap between classic gaming and modern card collecting.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Porygon
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Tomoaki Imakuni
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
60
Colorless
Basic
Fighting ×2
1
137
Card Text
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Attack: Conversion 3
Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. The Defending Pokémon's Weakness is now that type until the end of your next turn. (The amount of Weakness doesn't change.)
Using the most advanced technologies, scientists finally succeeded in making the first artificial Pokémon.