{"product_id":"chansey-base-set-003-102-foil","title":"Chansey - Base Set #003\/102 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChansey is offered here as a foil single from the iconic Base Set, carrying its original holo treatment from one of the most celebrated sets in Pokemon TCG history. Please note that this copy has a crease down the middle of the card, which is reflected in its price — a great opportunity to own a piece of Base Set history at an accessible entry point. This card's condition is as described in the listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Pokemon captured hearts during the original craze quite like Chansey. As one of the rarest and most beloved creatures from the original 151, this pink, egg-carrying Normal-type became a symbol of both the anime and the earliest days of competitive Pokemon. On the show, Chansey served faithfully alongside Nurse Joy in Pokemon Centers everywhere, its gentle nature and extraordinary HP making it as iconic in the story as it was on the battlefield. That same oversized stamina translates directly onto the card, where Chansey boasts one of the highest HP values in the entire Base Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base Set, released in 1999, is the foundation of the entire Pokemon Trading Card Game in the Western world. It introduced the world to a 102-card set that would go on to define an era of collecting, trading, and playground economics. Pulling a holographic card from a Base Set pack was a moment millions of kids remember vividly, and Chansey — sitting at number three in the set — was one of the sixteen coveted holos that made the set so special. The card features the classic Ken Sugimori-inspired artwork set against that unmistakable sparkling holo background that still turns heads on any collector's table today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the gameplay side, Chansey's Double-edge attack hits hard but delivers recoil damage, perfectly capturing the self-sacrificing, nurturing spirit of the Pokemon itself. Its Scrunch move offered a coin-flip defensive option that made it a memorable and sometimes maddening opponent in early format play. Whether or not you're building a period-correct deck, the card carries genuine mechanical identity — not just nostalgic window dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Pokemon TCG hobby, Base Set holos represent a true cornerstone. Chansey in particular appeals to collectors chasing the complete holo run, fans of the original 151 who want their favorites represented on the shelf, and anyone who wants a tangible, authentic piece of the set that started it all. A creased copy like this one makes the dream of owning a Base Set holo far more attainable without sacrificing any of the history or charm the card carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a perfect fit for the set-completer working through the Base Set holo checklist on a budget, the nostalgic collector who just wants Chansey on display, or the Pokemon fan who grew up watching those pink arms wave from behind a Pokemon Center counter and never quite got over it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902177947814,"sku":"PKD-42371-FL","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PKD-42371-FL-1.webp?v=1785808941","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/chansey-base-set-003-102-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}