Collector’s Guide: Nickit (Sword Shield #125)

Nickit Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #125

Character Intro

Nickit is a Common Pokémon card from the Sword Shield set, numbered 125. It has 70 HP and features the attack Instigate. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
Sword Shield 125 Common 70 kirisAki
  • Type: Darkness
  • Stage: Basic
  • Retreat Cost: 1
  • Weakness: Grass (×2)
  • Regulation Mark: D
  • Flavor Text: “Aided by the soft pads on its feet, it silently raids the food stores of other Pokémon. It survives off its ill-gotten gains.”
  • Attack: Instigate (cost: 1 Darkness energy) — Opponent shuffles their hand into their deck’s bottom and draws 3 cards if any were placed there.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword Shield set printing, card number 125, a common rarity Nickit card illustrated by kirisAki. No other printings or reprints are noted for this exact version.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions are recorded for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh1,” regulation mark “D,” and card number 125. The card’s Darkness type and Basic subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

  • Legality: unknown
  • This Nickit card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently. Keeping it in a cool, dry place will help preserve the vibrant artwork by kirisAki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • Sword Shield (swsh1): This set introduced Nickit as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a unique hand disruption attack, Instigate. The card fits well into early Sword Shield decks focusing on strategic disruption and energy efficiency.

Nickit (Sword Shield) #125

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Nickit (Sword Shield) #125

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