Tandemaus Collector’s Guide: Surging Sparks #157

Character Intro

Tandemaus is a Common, Basic Colorless Pokémon from the Surging Sparks set, numbered 157. With 40 HP and the playful attack Play Rough, it’s a simple, charming pickup for collectors focused on this vibrant Scarlet & Violet expansion.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Tandemaus
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 40
• Attack: Play Rough (10+ damage; flip a coin to add 10 more damage)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv8
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tandemaus appears in the Scarlet & Violet expansion “Surging Sparks” as card number 157. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tandemaus card. It can be identified by its set code “sv8,” regulation mark “H,” and card number 157. The card’s single attack, Play Rough, and its Colorless typing are also distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this Tandemaus card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attack and low HP make it better suited for casual play or as a set-filler for collectors.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect this Common Tandemaus in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially with the illustrator and flavor text listed as unknown, maintaining clean visual condition supports long-term collectability.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Tandemaus appears as a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and Common rarity—a modest but charming addition for Scarlet & Violet-focused binders.