Dugtrio [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #19
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Dugtrio [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Base Set Dugtrio is a classic early-game powerhouse because its massive Earthquake attack came with real risk, splashing damage onto your own Bench and giving the card a true high-stakes WotC feel.
In-Game
This card’s two attacks, Slash and Earthquake, are both moves Dugtrio can learn in the video games, making the card a tight translation of Dugtrio’s in-game identity as a fast, hard-hitting Ground-type attacker.
Artist
The artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the foundational visual artists of the early Pokémon TCG who also illustrated the franchise’s Basic Energy cards through the pre-Expedition era.
Set Lore
As card #19 in the original English Base Set, this 1st Edition Dugtrio comes from the landmark release that introduced the Pokémon TCG to English-language collectors on January 9, 1999.
Cultural Impact
Dugtrio traces back to Pokémon Red and Blue, and Diglett’s design history is especially memorable because creator Shigeki Morimoto said he originally drew Diglett as a child before it became part of Pokémon’s first generation.