Defender [Trainer Deck A] - Pokemon Base Set #80
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Defender [Trainer Deck A] Card Facts & History
4 facts about this card
Card History
Defender is one of the original defensive Trainer cards from the 1999 Base Set, giving early Pokémon TCG decks a simple but memorable way to blunt incoming damage for a turn.
Set Lore
This Trainer Deck A version is especially collectible because prototype Pokémon Leagues received Trainer Deck A before Base Set’s official release, tying the card to the game’s earliest organized-play teaching era.
Artist
Defender was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the defining visual architects of early Pokémon TCG Trainer cards whose CGI-style item art helped shape the look of the Wizards of the Coast era.
Cultural Impact
Because it comes from Base Set, Defender belongs to the release that introduced the Pokémon TCG to English-speaking collectors, making even its utility Trainers feel like artifacts from the hobby’s starting line.
Card Reference
About Defender [Trainer Deck A] (Pokemon Base Set #80)
Defender [Trainer Deck A] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 80. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $71.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $71.00 to $71.00, with a median of $71.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #80
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Defender [Trainer Deck A] from Pokemon Base Set #80?
The current market price of Defender [Trainer Deck A] is $71.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Defender [Trainer Deck A] from?
Defender [Trainer Deck A] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 80, released in 1999.
Is Defender [Trainer Deck A] worth grading?
Whether Defender [Trainer Deck A] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Defender [Trainer Deck A]?
You can buy or sell Defender [Trainer Deck A] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.