Lillie’s Ribombee Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lillie’s Ribombee from the Journey Together set is an Illustration Rare card, numbered 164. It has 70 HP and features the ability Inviting Wink alongside the attack Magical Shot—a delicate yet strategic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Lillie’s Cutiefly)
• Ability: Inviting Wink – When evolving this Pokémon, you may reveal your opponent’s hand and put any number of Basic Pokémon found there onto their Bench.
• Attack: Magical Shot – Deals 50 damage with a single Psychic energy.
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: Ribombee can sense when people or Pokémon are feeling down, and it will cheer them up with handmade pollen puffs.
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set Code: sv9
• Series: Scarlet & Violet

Key Printings

The only known printing of Lillie’s Ribombee is from the Journey Together set, card number 164. It is classified as an Illustration Rare, making it a visually distinctive and collectible card within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sv9,” card number 164, and the unique Illustration Rare rarity. The illustrator saino misaki’s signature style is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique Ability and low retreat cost suggest potential strategic uses, but official tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store Lillie’s Ribombee in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and delicate artwork, consider a top-loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set introduced Lillie’s Ribombee as an Illustration Rare, highlighting its supportive Ability and Psychic typing. The card complements the set’s theme of companionship and teamwork.