Spikemuth (Darkness Ablaze 170) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Spikemuth is an Uncommon Stadium card from Darkness Ablaze, numbered 170. It adds a distinctive touch to collections with a design that reflects the Spikemuth locale in the Pokémon world.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh3-170
• Type: Stadium
• Stage: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: Whenever a player’s Active Pokémon moves to the Bench during their turn, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. This Stadium stays in play when you play it. Discard it if another Stadium comes into play. If a Stadium with the same name is in play, you can’t play this card.
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

This card appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series, identified by set code swsh3 and card number 170. Its Uncommon rarity and Stadium subtype make it appealing to collectors who value gameplay-impacting Trainer cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code (swsh3), card number (170), and illustrator (5ban Graphics). The Regulation Mark D situates it within the Sword & Shield timeline.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Affects both players: the damage counters apply when either player’s Active Pokémon moves to the Bench during their own turn.
• Remains until replaced: as with all Stadiums, it stays in play until another Stadium enters play or a duplicate name prevents play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. As a Stadium card with unique gameplay rules, maintaining its condition benefits both collectors and casual players.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Features the Spikemuth Stadium, notable for its rule that places damage counters when Pokémon move from Active to Bench during their turn. Artwork by 5ban Graphics supports the set’s focus on strategic gameplay themes.