The 2004 Pokémon TCG Team Rocket Returns Skiploom card (TRR #49), featuring the Buffer ability and Colorless Miracle Powder attack.
Skiploom
2004 • Pokémon • Team Rocket Returns
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Skiploom, the Popcorn Pokémon, takes center stage in the Team Rocket Returns expansion, where it appears as card number 49. Released in 2004, this set captures the early 2000s aesthetic of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, offering collectors a tangible piece of that specific era. As a Stage 1 Grass-type, Skiploom evolves from Hoppip and brings a unique tactical element to gameplay with its Buffer ability, which can prevent knockouts in critical moments. The card also features the Colorless Miracle Powder attack, allowing players to inflict special conditions on opponents, making it a functional piece for deck building as well as a collectible item. Skiploom stands out within this release due to its Uncommon rarity, making it a common yet essential component for those looking to complete their set. The card was illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto, whose artwork defines the visual identity of this print run. Collectors often seek out cards from this period due to their nostalgic value and the foundational role they play in the history of the TCG. Whether you are a dedicated set builder or simply appreciate the strategic depth of early Pokémon cards, the Skiploom TRR #49 offers a compelling addition to any collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Skiploom
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Kyoko Umemoto
Card Stock
English
60
Grass
Stage 1
Hoppip
Fire ×2
Water -30
188
Card Text
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Ability: Buffer
If Skiploom would be Knocked Out by an opponent's attack, flip a coin. If heads, Skiploom is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP becomes 10 instead.
Attack: Miracle Powder (10)
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 Special Condition. The Defending Pokémon is now affected by that Special Condition.
