Porygon – Aquapolis (#103)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Porygon (#103) is a Common card from E-Card - Aquapolis released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Masako Yamashita and the Data Sort attack, Flip a coin. If heads, choose a Trainer card from your discard pile, show it to your opponent, and then shuffle it into your deck..
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Card Details
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Card Number
- 103
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masako Yamashita
- HP
- 40
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Porygon2
Attacks & Strategy
-
Data Sort
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, choose a Trainer card from your discard pile, show it to your opponent, and then shuffle it into your deck. - Peck [Colorless] — 10
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Porygon from Aquapolis (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masako Yamashita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Porygon 103 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Porygon's Data Sort for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, choose a Trainer card from your discard pile, show it to your opponent, and t...
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Porygon Cards
Looking for other Porygon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapolis #103 ← Current | 40 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 Aquapolis Set Context
This Porygon is part of the Aquapolis expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masako Yamashita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Porygon card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Aquapolis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masako Yamashita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Aquapolis
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Porygon 103 was released in 2003 in the Aquapolis expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masako Yamashita. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Aquapolis is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Porygon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Porygon card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Porygon works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.