The 1999 Wizards Black Star Promo card #18 features Team Rocket's Meowth, a Basic Colorless Pokémon with 40 HP and the Colorless Miraculous Comeback attack.
Team Rocket's Meowth
1999 • Pokémon • Wizards Black Star Promos
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The 1999 Wizards Black Star Promo card #18 introduces Team Rocket's Meowth, a Basic Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Kunihiko Yuyama, this Colorless-type card possesses 40 HP and a retreat cost of 1. Its unique attack, Colorless Miraculous Comeback, allows players to flip coins equal to the number of Pokémon in play, dealing 10 damage per head. This mechanic makes the card a memorable part of the early game's strategic landscape. As a promotional release, this card holds a distinct place in collector circles. Team Rocket's Meowth, known for its love of shiny objects, fits perfectly into the thematic elements of the original Pokémon era. Collectors often seek out this card number to complete their promotional sets or to appreciate the nostalgic design of the late 1990s. The card's enduring appeal lies in its connection to the beloved character and its role in the foundational years of the TCG. Whether for completing a collection or enjoying the classic gameplay mechanics, this promo card remains a significant item for fans of the Pokémon franchise.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Team Rocket's Meowth
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
Kunihiko Yuyama
Card Stock
English
40
Colorless
Basic
Fighting ×2
Psychic -30
1
52
Card Text
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Attack: Miraculous Comeback
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Pokémon in play. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads. Then Team Rocket's Meowth does 10 damage times the number of tails to itself.
This Pokémon is more active at night. It likes bright, shiny things and cannot resist taking them and adding them to its collection.