Slowbro (Fossil 43) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Slowbro card is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon from the Fossil set, numbered 43. It has 60 HP and features the Pokémon Power Strange Behavior, which allows moving damage counters from your other Pokémon to Slowbro under certain conditions. Its attack, Psyshock, deals 20 damage and can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Uncommon.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 43
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slowpoke)
• Type: Psychic
• HP: 60

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base3 and the card ID base3-43. The regulation mark and release date are unknown. The card is currently classified with unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Slowbro card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Given its age and rarity, maintaining near-mint condition is crucial for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Slowbro is part of the Fossil expansion, which features Pokémon associated with prehistoric or ancient themes. The set is known for its unique artwork and introduction of several evolutionary lines. Slowbro’s ability to transfer damage counters reflects its strategic utility in gameplay during this era.

Legality: unknown
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