The 2006 Pokémon POP Series 3 Ditto card (No. 12) is a Basic Psychic-type featuring the Duplicate ability, designed to enhance deck flexibility for collectors.
Ditto
2006 • Pokémon • POP Series 3
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Released in 2006 as part of the Pokémon POP Series 3, card number 12 features the enigmatic Pokémon Ditto. Illustrated by Yuka Morii, this Common rarity card serves as a foundational piece for many collectors who appreciate the charm of early 2000s Pokémon Trading Card Game design. As a Basic Psychic-type with 60 HP, Ditto offers strategic utility through its distinctive abilities and attacks. The card’s primary appeal lies in its "Duplicate" ability, which allows a player to search their deck for another Ditto and switch it into play during their turn. This mechanic provides significant flexibility, enabling collectors to build decks that rely on swapping Pokémon for tactical advantages. Alongside its ability, Ditto possesses the Psybeam attack, which deals 20 damage and has the potential to confuse the defending Pokémon based on a coin flip, adding a layer of unpredictability to gameplay. For investors and hobbyists, the POP Series 3 remains a notable subset of Pokémon merchandise, capturing a specific era of the franchise's expansion. Ditto card 12 stands out not just for its gameplay function but for its place in the broader history of Pokémon collectibles. Whether you are completing a set of POP Series 3 cards or adding a versatile Psychic-type to your collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the franchise's rich legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ditto
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Yuka Morii
Card Stock
English
60
Psychic
Basic
Psychic ×2
1
132
Card Text
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Ability: Duplicate
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for another Ditto and switch it with Ditto. (Any cards attached to Ditto, damage counters, Special Conditions, and effects on it are now on the new Pokémon.) If you do, put Ditto on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. You can't use more than 1 Duplicate Poké-Power each turn.
Attack: Psybeam (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
