Wigglytuff ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Wigglytuff ex from the 151 set is a durable Double Rare with 250 HP and a straightforward, synergistic game plan. Its Expanding Body ability enhances survivability when Special Energy is attached, while Friend Tackle rewards turns when you play a Supporter. Numbered 40 in the set, it stands out for its robust presence.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv3pt5-40
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1,ex
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Expanding Body — Gains +100 HP if any Special Energy is attached
• Attack: Friend Tackle — Deals 90+ damage, with an additional 90 damage if a Supporter card was played this turn
• Pokémon ex rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Set: 151 (Scarlet & Violet series)
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the 151 set, card number 40, illustrated by Saki Hayashiro. It is classified as a Double Rare card and features the Pokémon ex subtype, which carries the special knockout prize card rule.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv3pt5,” number 40, and the distinctive artwork by Saki Hayashiro. The card’s market reference query is “Wigglytuff ex 151 40.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high HP and ability to boost HP with Special Energy make it a formidable defensive option, while the Friend Tackle attack benefits from Supporter card synergy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Wigglytuff ex in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and potential collector value, consider using a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• 151 Set (Scarlet & Violet series): Introduces Wigglytuff ex as a powerful Colorless-type Stage 1,ex Pokémon with a unique HP-boosting ability and a high-damage attack that rewards strategic Supporter card play. The set features a regulation mark G and includes no known print variants for this card.