Carnivine (Darkness Ablaze 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carnivine from the Darkness Ablaze set is an Uncommon card numbered 5. With 90 HP and the attack Giga Drain, it offers a dynamic option for battles. The lively design captures Carnivine’s unique character within the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: It binds itself to trees in marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Darkness Ablaze set, card number 5. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring two attacks:
– Return: Deals 20 damage and lets you draw cards until you have five in hand.
– Giga Drain: Deals 40 damage and heals Carnivine by the same amount.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: “swsh3”
– Regulation mark: “D”
– Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
– Card is a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic”
– Part of the Sword & Shield series

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, keeping the surface free from scratches and bends is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Features Carnivine as an Uncommon Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a focus on card draw and healing mechanics. The set emphasizes dynamic gameplay and vivid artwork, with this card fitting into the theme through its marshland flavor text and tactical attacks.