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Basculin
#35/115 in Black & White, Uncommon, 70 HP, Water, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
- Card number
- #35/115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 70 HP
- Type
- Water
- Language
- English
- Release date
- April 25, 2011
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
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Collector Notes
Basculin
Basculin appears in the English print of Black & White, released on April 25, 2011. Basculin is a uncommon rarity and 70 HP. The Black & White set contains 115 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Naoyo Kimura.
Collector Insights
Basculin is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. Its sole attack, Crunch, requires two Water energies to deal 30 damage and includes a flip coin effect that discards an Energy from the Defending Pokémon if heads. The card is part of the Black & White series, released on April 25, 2011, and is classified as Uncommon rarity. It is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and is numbered 35 in the set. The Pokémon has no resistances but is weak to Lightning attacks, which deal double damage. The flavor text highlights a conflict between red and blue Basculin, suggesting an inherent rivalry. This card emphasizes strategic energy management through its unique attack mechanics.
Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they'll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.
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