Dewgong (Legendary Collection 40) – Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Dewgong from the Legendary Collection set is a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon card with 80 HP. It evolves from Seel and features two attacks: Aurora Beam, dealing 50 damage, and Ice Beam, which deals 30 damage and has a chance to paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon. This card has a retreat cost of 3 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card’s flavor text notes that Dewgong stores thermal energy in its body and swims steadily at 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.

Key Printings

• Set: Legendary Collection
• Card Number: 40
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 80
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Dewgong card has no known print variants or regulation marks. It is identified by the set code base6 and card ID base6-40. The card is part of the “other” series category and is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dewgong card:
– Store in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils or dirt transferring to the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a unique foil pattern. Dewgong #40 is a faithful reprint of the Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon, maintaining its original artwork and gameplay characteristics.