Oranguru Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #148

Character Intro

Oranguru from the Sword Shield set is a Rare Holo card with 120 HP. It features the ability Primate Wisdom and the attack Whap Down. This card is numbered 148 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: It knows the forest inside and out. If it comes across a wounded Pokémon, Oranguru will gather medicinal herbs to treat it.

Key Printings

This Rare Holo printing in Sword Shield (card 148) features:
– Ability — Primate Wisdom: Once during your turn, you may switch a card from your hand with the top card of your deck.
– Attack — Whap Down: For three Colorless Energy, deals 70 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh1 and the card number 148. The illustrator credit goes to Shigenori Negishi. The card image can be found at /images/swsh1/swsh1-148.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play notes: Its ability offers strategic deck manipulation, and its attack provides solid damage output for a Basic Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): The debut set for this Oranguru printing, featuring a clean design and the introduction of the Primate Wisdom ability. This set focuses on a variety of Pokémon with new mechanics and updated artwork styles.

This Oranguru card is a thoughtful addition for collectors interested in strategic abilities and elegant illustration from the Sword Shield era.