Pokémon TCG Mankey Card

Name: Pokémon TCG Mankey Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

Pokémon TCG Mankey card showing the BASIC Pokémon with 60 HP and two attacks, 'Focus Energy' and 'Flop', against a wooden background.

Ordinary (3/10)

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DESCRIPTION

A basic Pokémon trading card featuring the Pokémon Mankey. The card has 60 HP, is a Basic Pokémon, and has two attacks: 'Focus Energy' and 'Flop' which deals 10 damage. It has a Fighting type weakness (x2) and a retreat cost of one energy. The card details 'No. 056 Mankey Pokémon HT: 1'8' WT: 61.7 lbs.' and the flavor text 'It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.' The illustrator is Hisashi Ariga, and it is card 52/114.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreAncient to Modern Japan

Mankey's character, especially its aggressive and easily enraged nature, draws parallels to various mischievous or temperamental creatures found in Japanese mythology and folklore, such as certain forms of yokai or 'oni'.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading: The primary ritual use of these cards, involving quests for completeness, rare finds, and social interaction through交换 (kōkan - exchange) among enthusiasts.
•Strategic gameplay: Players engage in 'battles' using the cards, adhering to specific rules that simulate combat between their Pokémon.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

Primarily seen as a children's game and collectible, deeply intertwined with the anime and video game popularity.

Mid-2000s - Present

Evolved into a more sophisticated collectible market with significant investment potential for rare cards, while also maintaining its status as a competitive trading card game among a wider age range.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards, first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1998, are part of a global franchise that includes video games, anime, and merchandise. Mankey is one of the original 151 Pokémon from the first generation, known for its aggressive and short-tempered nature. This ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Mankey's design is based on a pig-nosed monkey, and its name is a portmanteau of 'monkey' and 'manic' or 'key'.

Mankey evolves into Primeape, a Pokémon known for its perpetual anger and powerful fighting abilities.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy paper surface on the front with a matte finish on the back (not visible). The holographic elements common in some cards from this era are not visible, suggesting it's a common or uncommon non-foil version.

Weight & Feel

Extremely lightweight, typical of a standard trading card, made of layered cardstock.

Condition

The card appears to be in good to very good condition, with minimal visible wear on the edges or surface. No creases, major scratches, or tears are apparent from the provided image. Corners seem intact.