base set pokemon trainer cards Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Elite Box – Plug discard Defender Pokemon Base Set Uncommon Defender

The card was produced in 1995, while the Pokemon TCG launched in 1996

It is for play

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The question was asked on Rosewater's personal Tumblr a few months back, to which he succinctly answered: Yes . Not many lines to read between there, but it's now almost June of 2025, and two in-universe Magic sets have already released this year, so we actually have some data to work with and see if this claim holds up

This card wasn't really on anyone's radar as the set approached, but by February it was worth about $120 - going by TCGPlayer prices