Porygon 48/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Porygon (48/82) from the Team Rocket expansion is a nostalgic and intriguing card for collectors and fans of the early Pokémon TCG era. As a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon, this Uncommon card stands out with its unique ability to manipulate type matchups through its Conversion 1 attack. If the Defending Pokémon has a Weakness, you can change it to a type of your choice—excluding Colorless—giving you a strategic edge in battle. Its second attack, Psybeam (20), adds disruption by potentially leaving the opponent Confused on a coin flip. With only 40 HP and a retreat cost of 3, Porygon is fragile, but its utility and vintage appeal make it a memorable piece from the 2000 Team Rocket set.

Released during a pivotal time in the Pokémon TCG’s history, the Team Rocket expansion introduced darker themes and experimental mechanics, and Porygon fits right in with its digital, artificial nature. The card features original artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, capturing Porygon in its blocky, pixelated glory—a design that reflects its origins as a virtual Pokémon created entirely from code. Notably, the English version of this card slightly differs from the Japanese release: while the original Japanese text ended the Conversion effect if either Pokémon was benched, the English printing allows the altered Weakness to persist, making it a subtle but interesting rules variation for enthusiasts.