Potion (Base Set 94)

Potion (Japanese: きずぐすり Salve) is an . It was first released in the as a .
==Card text==
==e-Reader data==
The and prints include a Dot Code strip for use with the e-Reader, and have the card ID A-25-#. The short strip contains a brief card summary. There is no long strip for this card.
==Release information==
===Original Series and Legendary Collection Series===
This card was released as a in the with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, first released in the Japanese . Before the TCG was officially released in North America, prototype s were given the , which included this card. The cards in this deck all have a red border and "Trainer Deck A" printed on the back. In Japan, it was reprinted in the , and Decks. It was also included in the Red and Green Decks of the Japanese as well as the Bulbasaur and Squirtle Decks of the Japanese . Both of these prints featured reworded effect text to the original. Outside Japan, it was reprinted in and the retaining its original effect text. Potion was also featured in the and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR! for Game Boy Color.
===Neo Series===
Although no reprints were made during the Neo Series, the Japanese Neo Era saw the release of the , which included reprints of Potion in its Chikorita and Totodile Half Decks. This print featured more amended effect text wording.
===VS Era===
In Japan, this card was reprinted in the followed by a release in the expansion. This print was also included in a slightly altered version of the Tyranitar Half Deck, which was distributed to players at the 2001 Tropical Mega Battle and was available in several languages. The Japanese and German prints featured slightly reworded effect text.
===e-Card Series===
It was reprinted in the with new artwork by the same artist, first released in the Japanese . It was reprinted in the Japanese .
===EX Series===
Potion was reprinted again in the expansion, originating from the Japanese , and s. In Japan, it was reprinted in the , , , , , , , and the . It was also reprinted in the . It was reprinted again in the expansion, first released in the . In Japan, it was reprinted again in the , , , , , as well as the Grass, Lightning, and Fighting . It was reprinted yet again in the .
A new print with artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa and updated effect text was included in the expansion, first released in the Japanese , and s. In Japan, it was reprinted in the , , and the . It was reprinted in the expansion, first released in the Japanese . In Japan, it was reprinted again in the , and s (which led to a reprint in the expansion), , , and the Infernape Half Deck of the .
===Diamond & Pearl Series===
Potion was reprinted during the Diamond & Pearl Series in the expansion, first released in the Japanese expansion. It was reprinted again in the Japanese Deck and the . It was reprinted once again in the expansion, first released in the Japanese . It was also reprinted in the expansion and the Japanese , .
===Platinum Series===
No reprints were made during the Platinum Series; however, the Japanese DPt Era included several products carrying Potion reprints: the , the , and the .
===Black & White Series===
Potion was reclassified as an during the Black & White Series in the expansion with artwork by Ayaka Yoshida, first released in the Japanese . It was also included in the . It was reprinted in the expansion, first released in the Japanese . It was reprinted again in the Japanese collection.
===XY Series===
Potion was reprinted again during the XY Series in the with new artwork by 5ban Graphics, first released in the Japanese . It was reprinted in the Japanese . It was reprinted in both Half Decks of several Deck Kits, namely the , , , the Japanese (which led to a reprint in the expansion), and the . In Japan, it was reprinted again in the . An unnumbered XY-P Promotional print was 1 of 9 cards available in special packs sent to Event Organizers in Japan starting July 2016, which were then distributed to participants of subsequent official events held by them. This print features the Event Organizer logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration. It was reprinted as a in the expansion, first released in the Japanese subset, featuring the same artwork as the original print and an updated card template reminiscent of the Original Series layout.
===Sun & Moon Series===
During the Sun & Moon Series, Potion was reprinted as part of the expansion with new artwork by Toyste Beach, first released in the Japanese . This print was reprinted in the Alolan Raichu Half Deck of the , released April 21, 2017. In Japan, it was later reprinted as part of the Ash Half Deck in the , in the expansion, in four of the nine , and in the set. The included a variant of the Sun & Moon print. It has a 15 in a blue circle at the bottom right of the card, so the deck can be ordered for a practice duel. The Sun & Moon print of Potion had five variants within the deck kit. The cards within the three decks (Charizard, Pikachu, and Mewtwo) had a silhouette of the Pokémon in the bottom right of the card, with the Charizard and Pikachu Deck cards also having numbers so they could be ordered for a practice duel. One copy was part of the Mewtwo Deck, while the other two decks had two copies each. The numbers on the Charizard Deck copies are 14 and 37; the numbers on the Pikachu Deck copies are 20 and 40.
===Sword & Shield Series===
Potion was reprinted during the Sword & Shield Series with new artwork by Ryo Ueda, appearing in the expansion, first released in the Japanese . In Japan, it was reprinted as a with the collection number 017/S-P and was available in the , released on December 6, 2019. Another S-P Promotional print, this time with the collection number 051/S-P, was one of nine possible cards included in special packs sent to Event Organizers in April 2020 for distribution in official events hosted by them. This print features the Event Organizer logo in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The Sword & Shield print was reprinted again in Japan in two of the nine , in the , in the set, in the (available in both Non Holofoil and Mirror Holofoil versions), and as a Mirror Holofoil in the . Outside Asia, it was reprinted in the special and expansions.
===Scarlet & Violet Series===
During the Scarlet & Violet Series, Potion was reprinted in the expansion with new artwork by Ayaka Yoshida, first released in the Japanese . It was reprinted in the Japanese , the Deck Kit, and the .
Unnumbered prints were included in the Deck Kits, stamped on the bottom-right with silhouettes of , , , or that correspond to each mini deck. These prints lack a regulation mark and have a different card back, making them illegal for tournament play.
===Gallery===
==Trivia==
===Origin===
Potion is an item in the Pokémon games that heals damage.
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