Tepig
BW Black Star Promos

#7 Tepig - BW Black Star Promos (bwp)

Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It features two attacks: "Singe," which costs one Colorless energy and has a 50% chance to burn the defending Pokémon, and "Firebreathing," requiring one Fire and one Colorless energy to deal 10+ damage with an additional 20 damage on a successful coin flip. The card is part of the Black & White series, released as a Promo rarity in the BW Black Star Promos set on March 1, 2011. Its artist is Shin Nagasawa, and it carries a Water weakness that multiplies damage by two. The flavor text highlights its ability to evade attacks while firing fireballs from its nose and its habit of roasting berries before consumption. Tepig’s design emphasizes its fiery traits and combat agility, aligning with its thematic description. The card’s simplicity in energy costs and damage output reflects its straightforward gameplay mechanics.