Ekans 46/62 Pokémon Fossil Raw

Character: Ekans

Set: Base Set

Series: Fossil

Card Number: 46

Rarity: Common

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 1999

Illustrator:  Kagemaru Himeno

The Ekans (46/62) card from the Fossil expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game captures the essence of this stealthy Grass-type Pokémon in its earliest TCG form. As a Basic Pokémon, Ekans stands as a foundational creature in any deck builder's collection, showcasing its serpentine design and cunning abilities. First released in 1999 as part of the third Pokémon TCG expansion, the Fossil set introduced prehistoric and rare Pokémon discovered from ancient remains, and Ekans slithers in as a common but iconic representative of the era. With its distinctive purple and yellow markings and piercing gaze, the artwork by Kagemaru Himeno brings this "Snake Pokémon" to life, embodying its quiet menace and predatory instincts.

Battle-ready and strategically simple, Ekans offers two attacks that reflect its venomous nature. Spit Poison allows players to flip a coin and poison the defending Pokémon on heads, while Wrap deals 20 damage and has a chance to paralyze the opponent—again, dependent on a successful coin flip. With 40 HP, a retreat cost of one Colorless energy, and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks, this card balances risk and utility, making it a nostalgic favorite for collectors and players alike. Its Grass typing is a unique departure from Ekans' Poison type in the video games, a notable quirk of the early TCG mechanics that adds to its historical charm.

Whether you're completing a vintage Fossil set, building a retro-themed deck, or preserving a piece of Pokémon history, the Ekans (46/62) card holds enduring appeal. Available in both 1st Edition and Unlimited printings, its value and condition vary, with Near Mint and lightly played versions often sought after by enthusiasts. A creature that moves silently and stealthily, much like the card’s presence in the meta, Ekans may not be the most powerful, but it remains a symbol of the TCG’s formative years—a time when trainers first began digging up rare cards from a bygone age

Card Type / HP / Stage:Grass / 40 / Basic

Attack 1:[G] Spit Poison
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Attack 2:[1G] Wrap (20)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:P / / 1

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