The 2002 Pokémon Legendary Collection features this Basic Grass-type Bulbasaur card, card number 68, originally illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Bulbasaur
2002 • Pokémon • Legendary Collection
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Released in 2002, the Pokémon Legendary Collection stands as a significant chapter in TCG history, reimagining original cards with updated artwork and modern rules text. This product focuses on card number 68, featuring the iconic Grass-type Pokémon Bulbasaur. Originally illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Basic stage card has 40 HP and utilizes a retreat cost of 1, making it a functional piece for deck builders who value its classic design within the set's framework. The card’s attack, Grass Leech, allows players to remove a damage counter if the opponent prevents all damage, reflecting a strategic element familiar to veteran collectors. As a common rarity card from the Legendary Collection, it holds nostalgic value for those who follow the evolution of the franchise's mechanics. Collectors often seek these cards to complete set runs or to appreciate the transition from the original Base Set designs to the more refined aesthetic introduced here. Whether you are tracking the history of Bulbasaur in the TCG or building a comprehensive collection of the Legendary series, this card represents a key identifier for that era.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Bulbasaur
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
40
Grass
Basic
Fire ×2
1
1
Card Text
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Attack: Leech Seed (20)
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove 1 damage counter from Bulbasaur.
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.
