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Arbok Fossil 1999
Card · Fossil · 1999

Arbok

$2.76 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Uncommon Grass
Curatorial Commentary

The Arbok card captures a moment in a lush, dense forest, where the snake-like Pokémon is poised in a striking posture, its body coiled and ready. The vibrant colors of its scales contrast with the deep greens of the foliage, creating a sense of intrigue and tension. Arbok's fierce expression hints at its cunning nature, as it embodies both elegance and danger within its natural habitat. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the delicate balance of beauty and threat that exists in the wild.

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Catalogue plate № 31/62
Identity
PokémonArbok
TypeGrass
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Year1999
Plate №31/62
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodNeutralPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 60
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Ekans
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat
Terror Strike 10

Flip a coin. If heads and if your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Poison Fang 20

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.