Gust of Wind 93/102 Pokémon Base Set Unlimited Raw

Gust of Wind (93/102) from the Pokémon Base Set Unlimited edition is a classic Trainer card that holds a special place in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. First released in 1999, this Common rarity card features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and belongs to the original Base Set, the foundational expansion that launched the TCG phenomenon. As an Unlimited print, it is widely available compared to the rarer 1st Edition version, making it an accessible and nostalgic addition for collectors and players alike. Its simple yet impactful design captures the early aesthetic of the Pokémon TCG, evoking memories of the game’s debut era.

The card’s effect is both strategic and iconic: “Choose 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon and switch it with his or her Active Pokémon.” This ability grants players significant control over the flow of battle, allowing them to force weaker Pokémon into the Active Spot for an easy knockout or disrupt an opponent’s planned attack strategy. Though later cards like Boss’s Orders and Lysandre would replicate this effect, Gust of Wind was one of the first to introduce the concept, so much so that the act of forcing a switch from the Bench is colloquially known as “gusting” in the Pokémon TCG community.