Wigglytuff Pokémon Trading Card (72/111)

Name: Wigglytuff Pokémon Trading Card (72/111)
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A 'Wigglytuff' Pokémon trading card with 120 HP, featuring the character in a forest setting.

Ordinary (3/10)

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QUICK FACTS

DESCRIPTION

A 'Stage 1' evolution Pokémon trading card featuring Wigglytuff. The card is predominantly pink with an illustration of Wigglytuff in a grassy, wooded setting. It displays various game mechanics including HP (120), attack moves 'Hypnoblast' and 'Punishing Slap' with their respective damages (30 and 60+), weakness to Steel types (x2), resistance to Fighting types (-20), and a retreat cost of two colorless energy symbols. The card number 72/111 suggests it is part of a larger set.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Media FranchisesLate 20th to 21st Century

The Pokémon franchise, originating in Japan, created a global phenomenon spanning video games, anime, and trading card games, establishing many iconic characters like Wigglytuff.

Folklore of ShapeshiftersAncient to Modern

Many Pokémon, including those that evolve, draw inspiration from mythological creatures and concepts of transformation, echoing stories of shapeshifters found in various global mythologies.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The 'collecting' ritual, where enthusiasts acquire, organize, and display cards, often seeking complete sets or rare variants.
•The 'battling' ritual, where players engage in strategic gameplay using their collected cards, adhering to game rules.
•The 'trading' ritual, where cards are exchanged between individuals to acquire desired pieces or complete collections.

Meaning Through Time

1990s-early 2000s

Pokémon cards were seen as a children's game and collectible, representing imaginative play and simple strategy.

2010s-Present

While still a game, the trading card market matured into a significant collectible asset class, with rare cards fetching high values, appealing to adult collectors and investors, alongside continued popularity with younger audiences.

HISTORICAL STORY

Pokémon trading cards were first released in Japan in 1996 and quickly gained global popularity. They are a collectible card game where players use cards featuring fictional creatures, Pokémon, to battle each other. Wigglytuff is an original Generation 1 Pokémon first introduced in the video games Pokémon Red and Blue.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wigglytuff is known as the 'Balloon Pokémon' due to its ability to inflate itself to an enormous size and bounce around.

Despite its cute appearance, Wigglytuff has a surprisingly high base HP stat in the video games, making it quite durable.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy surface typical of trading cards, designed to protect the printed image and text. A slight sheen is visible from the lighting.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, as expected for a standard trading card, made of cardstock.

Condition

The card appears to be in good, lightly played condition with minimal visible wear on the edges or corners from the provided image. No major creases or damage are apparent.