Sawsbuck (Temporal Forces 166) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sawsbuck from the Temporal Forces set is an Illustration Rare card boasting 130 HP. Its ability, Changing Seasons, offers strategic versatility, while the attack Superpowered Horns delivers a strong offensive option. This card is numbered 166 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Deerling)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Changing Seasons — Allows searching your deck for a Stadium card once per turn.
• Attack: Superpowered Horns — Costs Grass + 2 Colorless energy, deals 110 damage.
• Flavor Text: “Sawsbuck in their Autumn Form are known for having very short tempers. The males fight each other incessantly.”
• Illustrator: Susumu Maeya
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv5
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Temporal Forces set, identified by set code sv5 and card number 166. It is classified as an Illustration Rare, making it a visually distinctive and collectible card within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Illustration Rare rarity, the regulation mark H, and the unique ability Changing Seasons. The card’s artwork by Susumu Maeya is a notable feature for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its ability to fetch Stadium cards can be strategically useful, but its tournament viability is uncertain due to unknown legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Introduced this Autumn Form Sawsbuck with a powerful attack and a versatile ability. The set features a mix of new mechanics and striking artwork, with this card standing out as an Illustration Rare. Release date is unknown, adding to its collectible intrigue.