The 1999 Pokémon Jungle expansion features this Basic Fighting-type Cubone card as card number 50, offering a classic piece of TCG history for dedicated collectors.
Cubone
1999 • Pokémon • Jungle
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Released in 1999 as part of the Jungle expansion, the Pokémon Trading Card Game card featuring Cubone holds a distinct place in the franchise's early history. Identified as card number 50, this Basic Fighting-type Pokémon was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and serves as a foundational piece for set completionists. The card's design includes specific gameplay mechanics relevant to the era, including 40 Hit Points and a retreat cost of 1. Its abilities, such as Fighting Rage, allow it to deal increasing damage based on damage counters, reflecting the strategic depth of the first generation of TCG cards. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Jungle series remains a cornerstone of Pokémon collectibles, with this entry providing a tangible link to the game's origins. Collectors often seek out Jungle cards to build comprehensive libraries of early-generation TCG products, valuing them for their historical significance and nostalgic appeal. Whether you are focusing on set building or acquiring key pieces from the Jungle era, this card represents an essential component of Pokémon TCG history. The enduring popularity of the Jungle series ensures that cards like Cubone remain relevant and sought after in the secondary market.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cubone
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
40
Fighting
Basic
Grass ×2
Lightning -30
1
104
Card Text
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Attack: Snivel
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Cubone during your opponent's next turn, any damage done by the attack is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching either Pokémon ends this effect.)
Attack: Rage (10+)
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Cubone.
Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon's real face.