Igglybuff (Neo Discovery 40) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Igglybuff from the Neo Discovery set is an Uncommon Baby Pokémon with 30 HP and the Pokémon Power Gaze, adding a subtle strategic element to gameplay. Charming and collectible, it holds the set number 40.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Baby
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It has a very soft body. If it starts to roll, it will bounce all over and be impossible to stop.”
• Rules: If this Baby Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and your opponent announces an attack, your opponent flips a coin (before doing anything else). If tails, your opponent’s turn ends.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Igglybuff appears in the Neo Discovery set as card number 40. It is an Uncommon Baby Pokémon card with no attacks but features the Pokémon Power “Gaze,” which can disable an opponent’s Benched Pokémon Power once per turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “neo2,” card number 40, and the unique Pokémon Power “Gaze.” The card’s artwork by Miki Tanaka is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Baby stage and unique rules make it a niche choice for collectors rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its Uncommon rarity and delicate Baby Pokémon status, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by Miki Tanaka. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduced Igglybuff as a Baby Pokémon with a strategic Pokémon Power and unique gameplay rules, emphasizing disruption and defensive tactics.