Mareep (Neo Discovery 58) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mareep is a Common Basic Lightning-type Pokémon from the Neo Discovery set, card number 58. With 50 HP and the attack Thunder Jolt, its straightforward design makes it a charming pickup for Neo-era collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attack: Thunder Jolt (30 damage; flip a coin, if tails Mareep does 10 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: Its fleece grows continually. In the summer, the fleece is fully shed, but it grows back in a week.
• Rarity: Common
• Set Code: neo2
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

Printed in Neo Discovery (set code “neo2”), card number 58. As a Common, it’s accessible for collectors focused on Neo-era Lightning-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Notable identifiers include illustrator Atsuko Nishida and the Thunder Jolt coin-flip attack that can cause self-damage.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status is unknown. According to the provided data, it is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it’s ideal for beginner collectors or those completing Neo Discovery sets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Mareep as a Basic Lightning-type with a simple, strategic attack and classic Neo-era artwork by Atsuko Nishida.