Team Rocket’s Ekans Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Ekans from the Destined Rivals set is a common card numbered 112. With 70 HP and the attacks Drag Down and Gnaw, its straightforward design makes it a notable addition for collectors focusing on Team Rocket-themed cards.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv10-112
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.
• Attacks:
• Drag Down: Flip a coin; if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Gnaw: Deals 10 damage.
• Illustration: KEIICHIRO ITO
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Destined Rivals set under the code sv10-112. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identification relies on the set code sv10, card number 112, and the distinctive artwork by KEIICHIRO ITO.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with a delicate illustration, store Team Rocket’s Ekans in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to preserve its colors. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Team Rocket’s Ekans is featured as a basic Darkness-type Pokémon with modest HP and simple attacks, fitting the set’s theme of rivalries and strategic battles. The card’s flavor text adds a vivid detail about Ekans’ unique jaw detachment ability, enhancing its collector appeal.