History
Retrograde Spray, card number 72/102, is an iconic Trainer card from the highly sought-after Base Set, the very first expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a 1st Edition card, it holds particular significance for collectors, marking the debut of the TCG in the Western world. The Base Set laid the foundations of the game, introducing the core mechanics that have captivated millions of players and collectors globally.
This Trainer card allowed players to return all Energy cards attached to one of their Pokémon to their hand, offering a flexible strategy for resource management. The artwork, created by Keiji Kinebuchi, depicts a spray can with a distinctive design, reflecting the utilitarian aspect and clean aesthetic of Trainer cards from that era. Kinebuchi's artistic style contributes to the unique visual identity of the Base Set, a blend of simplicity and effectiveness.