Koga's Ekans

Description

Koga's Ekans #77 is a foundational Basic Pokémon card from the 2000 Gym Challenge set, designed by Ken Sugimori for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP, it offers collectors a glimpse into the strategic depth of the early Generation I era. The card’s gameplay revolves around its Grass Fast-Acting Poison attack, which requires flipping two coins; if both land on heads, the Defending Pokémon becomes both Confused and Poisoned. This dual-status effect makes it a memorable piece for fans of early competitive mechanics. Collectors often seek out cards like Koga's Ekans to complete the Gym Challenge set, which is cataloged as G2. While Ekans is a common Pokémon in the Pokédex, this card number holds a distinct place in the set's roster. The 50 HP stat line reflects the balanced power scaling typical of Basic Pokémon from this period, before the introduction of Stage 2 evolutions and higher HP pools. For investors and hobbyists, maintaining a complete collection of the Gym Challenge set requires acquiring every card number, including this common variant. The card serves as a historical artifact of the franchise's expansion during the late 1990s and early 2000s., you can browse a diverse selection of Pokémon cards, allowing you to track down specific numbers like #77 to round out your Gym Challenge collection. Whether you are building a nostalgic archive or studying the evolution of card design, Koga's Ekans remains a key component of this iconic series.