Psyduck (Fossil #53) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Psyduck card is a Basic Water-type Pokémon from the Fossil set, numbered 53. It has 50 HP and features two attacks: Headache, which prevents the opponent from playing Trainer cards during their next turn, and Fury Swipes, which deals 10 damage times the number of heads from three coin flips. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Common rarity. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 53
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 50
• Stage: Basic
• Types: Water
• Attacks:
• Headache (Psychic energy): Opponent cannot play Trainer cards next turn.
• Fury Swipes (Water energy): Flip 3 coins; 10 damage per heads.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by:
– Set code: base3
– Series: base
– Subtypes: Basic
– No regulation mark or release date is available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Common Fossil Psyduck card:
– Store in a protective sleeve to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and oils from hands.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Psyduck is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced various prehistoric and classic Pokémon. It features unique attacks that combine Psychic and Water energies, reflecting Psyduck’s psychokinetic abilities as described in its flavor text.

Legality: unknown