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Ekans Fossil 1999
Card · Fossil · 1999

Ekans

$0.99 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Common Grass
Curatorial Commentary

The Ekans card captures a moment of this snake Pokémon coiling gracefully, its vibrant purple and yellow body contrasting against a blurred, natural backdrop. With its keen eyes and slightly open mouth, it appears both alert and curious, embodying the stealthy nature of its species. The scene evokes a sense of quiet tension, as if Ekans is poised to strike or observe its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of nature in which Ekans thrives.

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Catalogue plate № 46/62
Identity
PokémonEkans
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Year1999
Plate №46/62
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodMischievousPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 40
Stage Basic
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat
Spit Poison

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Wrap 20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.