Poison Type
Venomous and vicious — Poison Type Pokemon have been reclassified across multiple TCG types over the years, making them one of the most complex categories to collect.
What Are Poison Type Pokemon Cards?
Poison Type Pokemon from the video games have had a turbulent classification history in the TCG. Originally, Poison Pokemon were grouped under Grass Type (Oddish, Koffing) or Psychic Type (Gastly, Haunter). The Sun & Moon era reclassified many Poison Pokemon to their own identity, but the TCG has never had a dedicated "Poison Type" Energy or designation. Instead, Poison Pokemon appear under Grass, Psychic, Darkness, or Fire Type depending on their secondary type and the set. Key Poison species include Gengar, Muk Arbok, Weezing, Crobat, Toxtricity, and Galarian Slowbro. Collecting Poison Pokemon requires understanding this type distribution.
Key Cards & Strategies
Gengar from Fossil ($30-60) is the most iconic Poison-associated card, though printed as Psychic Type. Muk from Fossil ($10-20) and Weezing from Jungle ($5-10) are vintage Poison Pokemon printed as Grass Type. Crobat from Neo Revelation ($15-25) represents the Poison/Flying family. In the modern era, Toxtricity VMAX from Vivid Voltage ($10-20) and Galarian Slowbro V from Rebel Clash carry Poison appeal. Nihilego GX from Sun & Moon ($8-15) represents the Ultra Beast Poison archetype. The Skorupi and Drapion lines from various sets round out Poison collecting.
Competitive & Collector Value
Poison Type Pokemon in the TCG are defined by status-afflicting gameplay. Poison condition (placing a damage counter between turns) has been a core mechanic since Base Set, and Poison Pokemon excel at applying and stacking this condition. Muk from Fossil blocked Trainer cards. Seviper from EX era stacked Poison damage. Sun & Moon's Toxapex and Nihilego GX brought Poison manipulation to new heights. Sword & Shield featured Toxtricity VMAX with Poison + damage combo attacks. In Scarlet & Violet, Gengar ex continues the Poison-afflicting tradition with enhanced Poison damage. Poison decks reward patience and attrition-based playstyles.
Poison Type Pokemon Cards cards to know
Iconic Poison Type Pokemon Cards from across every era.
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Pokex identifies Poison Pokemon across their multiple TCG type designations — Grass Type Muk, Psychic Type Gengar, and Darkness Type Toxtricity are all Poison Pokemon. The scanner tags each with its video game type, making comprehensive Poison collecting possible despite the type's fragmented TCG distribution.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
01 Is Poison Type a separate type in the Pokemon TCG?
No, the TCG has never had a dedicated Poison Type. Poison Pokemon are distributed across Grass Type (Oddish, Koffing, Muk), Psychic Type (Gastly, Haunter, Gengar), and Darkness Type (Skorupion, Toxtricity) depending on their secondary type and the specific set.
02 What is the most valuable Poison Type Pokemon card?
Fossil Gengar holo ($30-60) is the most valuable Poison-associated card. As a Psychic Type in the TCG but a Ghost/Poison type in the games, Gengar's vintage holos carry strong collector demand. Crobat from Neo Discovery ($15-25) is also sought-after.
03 How does the Poison condition work in the TCG?
Poison places a damage counter (10 HP, or more with abilities) on the affected Pokemon between turns. Poison Pokemon often pair the Poison condition with additional effects like increased Poison damage (Seviper, Toxtricity VMAX) or bonus damage to Poisoned targets (Gengar ex).
04 Why were Poison Pokemon reclassified in the TCG?
The TCG simplifies the 18 video game types into fewer categories. Poison Pokemon are assigned based on their secondary type and the set's type distribution needs. Distributing Poison across multiple TCG types allows them to fill gaps in Grass, Psychic, and Darkness decks.
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