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Oddish card art from Lost Origin set (swsh11-001)

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Overview

Oddish is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card that appears in the Lost Origin expansion (set code swsh11). With a modest 50 hit points, it serves as an early-game basic Pokémon that players may utilize while developing the evolution line toward more powerful Grass-type contenders. The card’s rarity is listed as Common, making it a relatively frequent inclusion in early-stage decks and a familiar starting point for new players exploring Grass-type strategies within the Lost Origin era.

As a foundational card, Oddish contributes to the broader design philosophy of the period: providing accessible, low-cost options that enable players to accelerate into stronger evolutions. The Lost Origin set, released during the Sword & Shield era, emphasizes a mix of fundamental staples and more complex strategies, and Oddish fits into this milieu as a reliable opening‑game option that can transition into the subsequent stages of its evolution line.

Card Information

Name: Oddish
Set: Lost Origin (swsh11)
Card Number: 001/196 (basic card within the Lost Origin official set count of 196)
Rarity: Common
Type: Grass
Stage: Basic
HP: 50
Attack: Ram — Cost: Grass, Colorless; Damage: 30
Retreat Cost: 1
Regulation Mark: F
Legal Formats: Expanded legal; Standard not legal (as indicated in the card data)
Evolution: Evolves into Gloom; part of the typical Oddish–Gloom–Vileplume lineage
Dex Number: 043
Illustrator: Not listed in the provided card data
Variants: Normal and Reverse-Holo variants exist for this card; First Edition and Holo versions are not indicated in the data
Energy Type Symbolism: The Ram attack requires Grass and Colorless energies, underscoring its role as a basic attacker that benefits from standard Energy Acceleration in Grass decks

Gameplay and Strategy

In gameplay terms, Oddish is a straightforward opening Pokémon. Its modest 50 HP makes it vulnerable to many early threats, so its value lies primarily in its role as a stepping stone toward the evolution line. The Ram attack provides a simple, two-energy cost option to deal 30 damage, which—while not exceptional—can help apply early pressure or finish weaker opponents in the first turns of a game when combined with other support cards.

Strategically, many players feature Oddish as part of a broader Grass-type plan that progresses to Gloom and, subsequently, to more powerful evolutions such as Vileplume. The Basic stage allows quick set-up: players attach Grass energy on the first turns, use Rare Candies or other evolution facilitators to bring Oddish into Gloom and beyond, and build a board presence that can endure into mid-game. Because the card is Common and available in multiple print variants, it often appears in budget or starter decks that emphasize reliability over high damage output.

Decks leveraging Oddish commonly aim to maximize tempo: they establish early board presence with basic attackers, then transition to stronger Grass-type threats as the game evolves. The comparison point for Oddish’s immediate impact is its efficiency: a 50 HP body paired with a 30-damage attack concedes the need for robust back-end support. In practice, players will typically pair Oddish with Evolution-stage cards that offer greater HP, higher damage, or disruptive Abilities, allowing Oddish to function as a catalyst card rather than a long-term centerpiece.

The card’s Expanded legibility means it remains playable in a wider pool of formats beyond Standard, enabling players to include it in older rotations or Hybrid decks that leverage a broader card pool. Its Grass typing also opens access to synergistic energies and effects that target Grass Pokémon, though precise synergy depends on the other cards in the deck and the specific metagame at any given time.

Collector and Market Information

Rarity and print history shape both collectability and pricing. Oddish in the Lost Origin set is categorized as Common, and the card exists in normal and reverse-holo variants while not appearing as First Edition or Holo in the provided data. The card’s production run spans the Lost Origin set, which features a wide array of Pokémon across multiple types, contributing to a steady supply in the secondary market.

Market data for Oddish indicates modest pricing typical for common Grass-type cards from this era. As of late 2025, recorded values show the following ranges: - Cardmarket (EUR, non-holo): average around 0.03 EUR; typical low near 0.02 EUR; holo variants show higher averages (around 0.15 EUR) with low holo around 0.02 EUR and holo trend around 0.14. - TCGPlayer (USD, normal): low around 0.01 USD; mid around 0.10 USD; high up to 2.00 USD; market price around 0.09 USD. For reverse-holo foils, low around 0.03 USD; mid around 0.19 USD; high up to 2.00 USD; market price around 0.14 USD. These figures reflect current market activity and can vary with supply, condition, and local demand. Data updates are shown in the card’s pricing sections and should be consulted for the most accurate, recent values.

Note: Pricing figures above are sourced from Cardmarket and TCGPlayer data snapshots cited in the card data. Prices can fluctuate with supply, demand, and seasonal market dynamics. Always verify the latest figures from the respective marketplaces when evaluating a card’s value.

Art and Lore

The Lost Origin set presents a diverse art direction, with many cards featuring forested, natural, and surreal backdrops that align with the Grass-type theme. The Oddish artwork for this specific card, while not described in the data, is part of that broader aesthetic—often depicting the Pokémon in simple, nature-forward compositions. The illustrator for this particular print is not listed in the provided data, a detail that is sometimes rediscovered via collector databases or the card’s official packaging and catalog information.

In the Pokémon world, Oddish is a Gen I Grass-type that embodies a slow, rooted growth cycle, often associated with hidden roots and underground growth. While the card’s lore is largely conveyed through gameplay mechanics, the artwork and set context emphasize the harmonious relationship between Grass-type Pokémon and their forest habitats, a theme that resonates across multiple print runs and generations of the TCG.

Trivia

The card appears as 001/196 within Lost Origin’s official card count, underscoring its position at the very start of the set’s sequence for that printing.
Oddish is a Basic Pokémon, meaning it does not require a previous stage to be played, and it can serve as an opening board presence for Grass-type decks.
The set print includes both Normal and Reverse-Holo variants, expanding collector interest for this common card beyond its functional use in decks.
In the data provided, the illustrator is not listed, and the card’s weakness field is not specified; typical Grass-type cards interact with various types depending on the opponent’s active Pokémon and attack types, but exact weaknesses for this print are not enumerated in the data here.
Legal format notes indicate Expanded legality, with Standard not applicable for this specific print in the given data, reflecting evolving format eligibility across print cycles.

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