Toxapex Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #52

Character Intro

Toxapex from Darkness Ablaze is an Uncommon card with 130 HP. Its standout attack, Poisonous Whip, adds a tactical edge by pressuring opponents over time. The artwork captures Toxapex’s resilient nature in a vibrant, engaging style.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareanie)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: To survive in the cold waters of Galar, this Pokémon forms a dome with its legs, enclosing its body so it can capture its own body heat.
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image URL: /images/swsh3/swsh3-52.jpg

Key Printings

This Toxapex is from the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series, card number 52 at Uncommon rarity. Its artwork and design emphasize defensive and poisonous traits, making it both visually striking and strategically interesting for collectors and players.

Variants & Identifiers

• Identifiers: set code “swsh3-52,” Darkness Ablaze set symbol, and Regulation Mark “D.”
• Print Variants: None known for this exact card.
• Attacks:
• Recover — Discard an Energy to heal all damage from Toxapex.
• Poisonous Whip — Deals 80 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Standard: Not currently legal
• Expanded: Not currently legal
• Unlimited: Not currently legal
• Casual/Other: Playability unknown

Care & Storage Tips

As an Uncommon from a recent set, preserving condition helps maintain value. Store in a sleeve (and top loader for extra protection), keep away from sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures, and avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated area by Masakazu Fukuda.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): A diverse set with dynamic artwork and strategic abilities. Toxapex stands out as a durable Water-type with healing and poisoning capabilities, fitting decks that emphasize control and endurance.

This guide covers the exact printing of Toxapex from Darkness Ablaze #52, helping collectors and players identify, appreciate, and care for this card.