SPORTS MEMORABILIA
Porygon Pokémon Trading Card Yellow Original
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a Porygon Pokémon trading card from the Neo Discovery set, released in 2001. The card features the digital Pokémon Porygon, known for its unique design and role in the anime. It has 40 HP and can perform the 'Data Sort' and 'Peck' attacks. The card is yellow with a depiction of Porygon in a futuristic-looking environment. It is a standard collectible card, manufactured by Wizards of the Coast.
History
The Neo Discovery set is the fourth expansion of the Neo series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released in 2001, it introduced new Pokémon and mechanics. Porygon, the featured Pokémon, is a unique digital entity that first appeared in the Pokémon anime series, known for its peculiar appearance and origin as a man-made creature. This era represented a significant period for the TCG's growth.
Facts
Porygon is notable for being the first Pokémon ever created for the franchise, designed to be a digital being. Its appearance in the anime led to a controversial episode being pulled from broadcast in Japan due to flashing lights causing seizures. This card's 'Data Sort' ability allows for strategic card manipulation, a common theme in Pokémon TCG gameplay.
Value Fact
Porygon cards, especially from early sets like Neo Discovery, can hold value depending on their condition and rarity. This particular card, being from a popular era of the Pokémon TCG, is sought after by collectors. Market prices can range from a few dollars for common conditions to significantly higher for graded or mint condition cards, driven by nostalgia and the ongoing popularity of Pokémon.
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