Ekans (151 #23) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ekans from the 151 set is a Common Darkness-type Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. Its single attack, Acid Spray, adds a touch of disruption to gameplay. This card is numbered 23 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Attack: Acid Spray (30 damage) — Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Abilities: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: The eggs of bird Pokémon are its favorite food. It swallows eggs whole, so sometimes an egg gets stuck, and Ekans faints.

Key Printings

This Ekans card is printed in the 151 set under the Scarlet & Violet series with the set code sv3pt5. It is a Common rarity card, numbered 23 in the set. The card’s illustrator is Kedamahadaitai Yawarakai.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ekans. Identify it by set code sv3pt5, number 23, and the Darkness type icon. The card’s market reference query is “Ekans 151 23.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its gameplay impact is modest, with a single attack that can disrupt opponents by discarding Energy on a coin flip.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collectible value, especially given its unknown release date and unique illustrator.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• 151 (sv3pt5): Features Ekans as a Basic Darkness-type with a simple but strategic attack. The set highlights classic Pokémon with fresh Scarlet & Violet artwork, appealing to collectors of Darkness types or Ekans specifically.