Minccino (Sword Shield 145) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Minccino is a Common Pokémon card from the Sword Shield set, numbered 145. With 70 HP and the lively attack Tail Slap, it offers straightforward gameplay for collectors and casual players alike.

Attacks

• Glance: Look at the top card of your opponent’s deck.
• Tail Slap: Deals variable damage based on coin flips.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: The way it brushes away grime with its tail can be helpful when cleaning. But its focus on spotlessness can make cleaning more of a hassle.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword Shield set printing of Minccino, card number 145. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants or alternate versions of this exact Minccino card
• Set code: “swsh1”
• Number: 145
• Illustrator: Sekio
• Regulation mark: “D”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Minccino card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks—Glance, which lets you look at the top card of your opponent’s deck, and Tail Slap, which deals variable damage based on coin flips—make it a straightforward choice for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s crisp artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduces Minccino as a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with simple, utility-based attacks. The card fits well into beginner decks and collectors’ sets due to its approachable design and common rarity.