Doduo Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Doduo Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A close-up of a Doduo Pokémon trading card, featuring the Generation I two-headed bird Pokémon with 60 HP and a 'Fury Attack'.

Ordinary (3/10)

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DESCRIPTION

A Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Doduo, a two-headed bird species. The card is a 'Basic' Pokémon, Level 10, with 60 HP. It lists its Pokedex number (No. 084), height, and weight. The card's attack is 'Fury Attack', which deals 10 damage multiplied by the number of heads from 3 coin flips. It shows weakness to Lightning (x2) and resistance to Fighting (-20). The illustration is credited to Mitsuhiro Arita, and the copyright date is 2016.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyAncient to present

Dodrio, Doduo's evolution, shares similarities with mythical multi-headed birds or creatures found in various cultural mythologies, often symbolizing heightened senses or supernatural abilities.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The Pokémon Trading Card Game involves rituals of collecting, battling, and trading cards, fostering community and strategic play.
•Opening booster packs to discover new or rare cards is a common ritual among collectors, similar to other collectible card games.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

During the initial Pokémon boom, these cards transitioned from a children's game to a widespread cultural phenomenon and collectible craze.

2010s - Present

With anniversary sets like XY—Evolutions, older Pokémon like Doduo saw a resurgence in popularity, blending nostalgia for original fans with new gameplay mechanics for contemporary players.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1998. It quickly became a global phenomenon, building on the success of the Pokémon video games. Early cards, especially those from the 'Base Set' and subsequent original series, are highly collectible. ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Doduo is known for its two heads, which represent two brains that can communicate via telepathy, allowing it to adapt to different situations even when running at high speeds.

The 2016 copyright date on this card indicates it's likely from the XY—Evolutions expansion, which was a special set released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, reintroducing many original 'Base Set' Pokémon with updated card designs.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, laminated surface typical of trading cards, designed to protect the printed artwork and text. The edges appear cut cleanly.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, characteristic of a standard playing or trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in good, lightly played, or near-mint condition. The corners and edges seem relatively crisp with minimal wear visible in the provided image. The surface also looks largely free of major scratches or creases.