Potion 156 / 165 Pokemon Card from Expedition Base Set Set

About the Potion Trainer Card

Potion is a Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set set, part of the E-Card series. It carries the collector number 156/165 and is classified as Common. The Expedition Base Set set was released on September 15, 2002.

Potion Trainer Card Details

Card name: Potion

Card number: 156/165

Set: Expedition Base Set

Series: E-Card

Rarity: Common

Card type: Trainer

Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi

Release date: September 15, 2002

Why Collect the Potion Trainer Card?

Potion is most often collected as part of a complete Expedition Base Set set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Potion Trainer Card

Potion was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Potion Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Potion is about $6.85. Recent listings range from roughly $34.20 (low) to $52.00 (high), with a mid-point near $37.69. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Expedition Base Set set has a median card value near $45.00 and an average near $83.63, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +58% over the last 7 days and -17% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Expedition Base Set set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Potion Trainer Card

Whether Potion is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 143 copies of this card, of which 46 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 32.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Potion Trainer Card?

As a Common card, Potion was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 143 copies to date.

Other Printings of Potion

Potion appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 110 (around $38.85), Unseen Forces 95 (around $7.27) and FireRed & LeafGreen 101 (around $4.80).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Potion Trainer Card

The Potion trainer card is a Common card from the Expedition Base Set set (E-Card series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Expedition Base Set set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.85; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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