Ekans 66/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

The Ekans (56/82) Pokémon Trading Card from the Team Rocket expansion is a classic piece of Pokémon TCG history, capturing the dark and mysterious theme of the villainous Team Rocket organization. As a Grass-type Basic Pokémon, this card features the iconic snake Pokémon with 50 HP, making it a resilient yet accessible addition to any competitive or collector's deck. Its design, illustrated by Ken Sugimori, showcases Ekans coiled and ready to strike, with the ominous Team Rocket insignia in the background, reinforcing the card’s sinister theme. This version is part of the original 5th expansion released in April 2000, making it a nostalgic favorite among longtime fans of the game.

Ekans boasts two powerful attacks: Bite, which deals 10 damage, and [GG] Poison Sting, a more aggressive move that inflicts 20 damage and includes a coin flip mechanic—if heads, the defending Pokémon becomes Poisoned. With a Retreat Cost of 1 and a Weakness to Psychic-type moves, this card balances offense and strategy, allowing players to control the pace of battle. Despite its Common rarity, Ekans holds significant value due to its role in the Team Rocket set, which introduced darker themes and corrupted Pokémon to the TCG. Whether used in gameplay or displayed in a collection, this card represents a pivotal era in Pokémon card history.