Whimsicott Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #6

Character Intro

Whimsicott from the Sword Shield set is a rare card numbered 6 with 100 HP. It features the Leaf Step attack and a vibrant design that captures Whimsicott’s whimsical nature in a compact, striking form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cottonee)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This Whimsicott is from the Sword Shield set, identified by the code swsh1-6. It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants.

Attacks

• Cotton Ride: On a coin flip, you can disrupt the opponent by shuffling their Active Pokémon and all attached cards back into their deck.
• Leaf Step: Deals 50 damage for one Grass Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Card number 6 in the Sword Shield set
– Illustrator: kodama
– Regulation Mark: D

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Whimsicott’s “Cotton Ride” provides a notable disruption option; however, its overall playability in official tournaments is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the kodama illustration and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from moisture and direct sunlight. Avoid bending or scratching—especially important given there are no known print variants.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield: Part of the original Sword Shield set, this Whimsicott stands out for its disruptive “Cotton Ride” and solid HP, making it a notable collectible from the series.