Salazzle Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #28

Character Intro

Salazzle from the Sword Shield set is an uncommon card numbered 28. A Stage 1 Fire-type with 120 HP, it features the high-impact attack Bright Flame and makes a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Salandit)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “Only female Salazzle exist. They emit a gas laden with pheromones to captivate male Salandit.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Salazzle appears in the Sword Shield base set as card number 28.

• Searing Flame: Deals 20 damage and burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Bright Flame: Deals 120 damage; discard 2 Energy from Salazzle.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh1” and the card number 28. The artwork by Tomokazu Komiya is distinctive and consistent with the Sword Shield series style.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, 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): Salazzle appears as an uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a unique dual-attack capability, emphasizing both status effects and high damage output. This set introduced the Regulation Mark D, marking its place in the Sword Shield era.